Juventus appeared to stabilize their season with a 3-1 victory. Angel Di Maria delivered a masterclass with a hat-trick of assists, setting up two goals for Adrien Rabiot and one for Dusan Vlahovic.
The matches in October 2022 were pivotal for both clubs' European campaigns.
Despite having higher possession (55%) and more overall passes in the return leg, Juventus struggled with injuries—most notably losing Angel Di Maria to a hamstring injury before the 30-minute mark—and failed to convert their 11 total shots into goals. Maccabi Haifa - Juventus
Ultimately, this rivalry highlights Maccabi Haifa's ability to challenge European elite on home soil, as evidenced by their previous 3-0 victory over Manchester United in 2002. For Juventus, the 2022 loss in Haifa remains a symbol of a difficult transitional period in the club's modern history.
Just six days later, Maccabi Haifa produced a stunning 2-0 upset. Omer Atzili scored twice in the first half (7' and 42') to hand Maccabi their first Champions League win in 20 years. The defeat plunged Juventus into a "crisis," with manager Massimiliano Allegri citing a lack of "heart and passion". Tactical & Statistical Analysis Juventus appeared to stabilize their season with a
In their 2-0 win, Haifa maintained 45% possession but were highly efficient, recording 4 shots on target and successfully absorbing pressure from a disjointed Juventus side. Midfielder Tjaronn Chery and goalkeeper Josh Cohen were instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet.
The two clubs have met four times in total, exclusively in the Champions League group stages. While Juventus holds the historical advantage, the most recent series in 2022 exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Italian giants. Competition Key Performers Oct 11, 2022 Sammy Ofer Stadium UCL Group H Omer Atzili (2 goals) Oct 05, 2022 Allianz Stadium UCL Group H Juventus 3-1 Di Maria (3 assists), Rabiot (2 goals) Nov 03, 2009 Ramat Gan Stadium UCL Group A Juventus 1-0 Mauro Camoranesi Oct 21, 2009 Allianz Stadium UCL Group A Juventus 1-0 Giorgio Chiellini The 2022/23 Champions League Turning Point Despite having higher possession (55%) and more overall
According to stat trackers at FcTables, the direct matches average .