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

Thiago Motta's Juventus are still in the race to end up in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League's standings, but will need to win against Benfica and also hope for some results on the different matches around Europe.