Player Ratings: Juventus 3-2 Olympiacos

The Italian champions defeated the Greek champions in a vital clash for both teams. Here are the player ratings:

Player Ratings: Juventus 3-2 Olympiacos
Paul Pogba after scoring the winning goal for Juventus
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By Pat Gullaci

JUVENTUS 4-3-1-2

Buffon 5.5: Nothing he could do to prevent both goals however it was his fumble that lead to the corner for the first goal. 

Lichtsteiner: 5: Ineffective getting forward at certain periods throughout the game, though did show his typical fighting spirit and energy.

Bonucci 6: Displayed leadership in a defence that didn't get much support considering Juventus were set out to attack.

Chiellini 5: Nowhere to be seen on the corner that led to Botia's goal for the visitors. 

Asamoah 6.5: Good game from the Ghanaian who was subbed off late which looked like the cause of a knock. Attacked down the left hand side and was good support for his teammates. 

Marchisio 6.5: Great energy from the Italian international though did miss a great opportunity set up by Asamoah from the left.

Pirlo 8: Fantastic performance by the veteran. Hasn't been his usual self since returning from injury only a matter of weeks ago however today looks to be a really positive sign for Juventini. Scored a typically brilliant freekick in the first half. 

Vidal 5.5: Not a great game from Vidal. Yet to hit form this season and today was very much a summary of his season so far. Missed a penalty very late into the game that could prove to be vital considering how tight the group is and Olympiacos' superior goal difference.

Pogba 7:  Brilliant. Took his chance well to win the game for Juventus and was solid throughout the match.

Morata  5.5: Not exactly bad but didn't take his chances well enough. Did really well dribbling forward at times. 

Tevez 6.5: Full of energy but didn't create enough chances for himself. Won the penalty in which Vidal missed. 

SUBS:

Llorente 8: Immediate impact. Literally. Came on and set up both goals within a matter of minutes. The first, created the chance that led to Roberto's own goal, the second, good control of the ball and pass to Pogba. 

Padoin 6: Came on for Marchisio late into the match. Helped secure the result. 

Pereyra 5.5: Nothing of note as he was subbed on with only a few minutes remaining. 

OLYMPIACOS 4-3-2-1

Roberto 7: Was absolutely outstanding in the previous encounter against the Turin giants, didn't turn in quite a performance today however he was solid. Made some good saves and stood tall on Vidal's penalty. Unlucky with the own goal. 

Botia 6.5: The powerful defender scored a nice header to equalise at 1-1.

Abidal 7.5: Fantasic performance from the veteran. Some brilliant blocks and denied Juventus a way through on many occasions. 

Masuaku 6.5: Not quite as good as the last match between the two sides however did display good energy.

Milivojevic 6: Worked hard and put in alot of effort to win the ball back.

Afellay 6: A little wasteful going forward. The Greeks would've hoped for more from the Barcelona loanee. 

Maniatis 6.5: Didn't find much of the ball however it was his crafty cross that led to Ndinga's go ahead goal. 

Ndinga 6.5: Nice header to give his team the lead.

Elabdellaoui 6.5: Often a threat down the flank. Excellent dribbling in the second half almost lead to an equaliser for the Greeks. 

Dominguez 6: Not very effective going forward with the counter attack.

Mitroglu 5: Pretty poor performance from the Greek international. Didn't create much for himself.