Player Ratings: Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus – Bianconeri trio shines | OneFootball

Francisco Conceiçao, Manuel Locatelli and Federico Gatti were the best players at Villa Park on Wednesday where Juventus collected a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.

Football Italia was among the accredited media in Birmingham this evening, where Juventus picked up a 0-0 draw against Premier League side Aston Villa in the Champions League Round 5.

Aston Villa vs Juventus – player ratings

Di Gregorio 6.5 – Clearly fouled by Diego Carlos in the final second, the Juventus keeper was always focused throughout the game.

Savona 6 – Not many forward passes, but good defending down the right. Better safe than sorry. (66′ Danilo 6)

Kalulu 6.5 – A solid performance that contributed to another clean sheet for the Old Lady.

Gatti 7 – One of the best performers of the night, with so many duels won. Old-style defending.

Cambiaso 6.5 – Not as involved in the build-up as he usually is, but still impressive quality with 90% passing accuracy.

Thuram 6 – Much-needed physicality in the middle of the park. He has played many games lately, so he looked tired in the final part. (86′ Fagioli N/A)

epa11744419 Kenan Yildiz of Juventus (L) takes a shot on goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Aston Villa and Juventus in Birmingham, Great Britain, 27 November 2024. EPA-EFE/ADAM VAUGHAN

Locatelli 7 – Tactically crucial for Juventus, the Italian even performed a goal-line clearance in the second half.

Conceiçao 7 – Gatti and Locatelli impressed with their physicality and reading of the game; Conceiçao was entirely the opposite, but he was so equally good. An unpredictable presence on the right flank, he completed eight dribbles from 12. Dibu Martinez performed the save of the night to deny him in the second half.

Koopmeiners 5 – Can’t be blamed for his commitment, but he hasn’t been decisive in the final third yet. The Dutchman didn’t do much in Birmingham, aside from the corner kick that could lead to Conceiçao’s goal in the second half.

Yildiz 5.5 – Juventus played more on the right flank than the left, so Yildiz didn’t receive the ball too often. When he had it, he didn’t waste it has he completed 24 passes from 25. (82′ Mbangula N/A)

Weah 5.5 – Picked as a false nine, Weah had 30 touches but was never dangerous with any of them. It’s not a 5 because he was forced to play out of position.

Coach: Thiago Motta 6 – Another 0-0, and honestly, it was hard to expect more from Juventus. Motta could only count on 17 players, including three goalkeepers. Dusan Vlahovic may not be the ideal striker for his playing style, but surely Motta can’t wait to have him back.

Aston Villa: Martinez 7.5; Cash 6.5, Torres 6.5, Carlos 6.5, Digne 5.5; Kamara 6.5 (78′ Barkley N/A), Tielemans 5.5; Bailey 6.5 (86′ Philogene N/A), Rogers 6, McGinn 5.5; Watkins 5.5 (78′ Duran N/A). Coach: Emery 6