TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -Benfica secured their place in the Champions League playoffs with a 2-0 win at Juventus, who were already assured of their playoff spot going into the final league phase game on Wednesday.

Juventus are heading for a potentially very difficult play-off draw after their dismal 2-0 home defeat to Benfica.The Bianconeri were guaranteed a play-off spot, but a series of disappointing

Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings