Here are the key match facts and details about Juventus vs Manchester City encounters, primarily focusing on their UEFA Champions League meetings:

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1. UEFA Champions League 2015-16 (Group Stage)

One of the notable recent meetings between Juventus and Manchester City came during the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League group stage.

First Leg:

• Date: September 15, 2015

• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

• Result: Manchester City 1–2 Juventus

  • Goals for Juventus:

    • Mario Mandžukić (43')

    • Simone Padoin (57')

  • Goal for Manchester City:

    • Sergio Agüero (69')

  • Key Fact: Juventus pulled off a solid away victory at the Etihad. The match saw Sergio Agüero score a late goal for Manchester City, but Mandžukić and Padoin had already put Juventus ahead, with City unable to recover in the second half.

  • Key Moment: Juventus held on despite significant pressure from City, and Gianluigi Buffon made several crucial saves.

Second Leg:

• Date: November 25, 2015

• Venue: Juventus Stadium (Allianz Stadium), Turin

• Result: Juventus 1–0 Manchester City

  • Goal for Juventus:

    • Mario Mandžukić (18')

  • Key Fact: Juventus secured a 1-0 win, maintaining their grip on the top spot in the group. Mandžukić's first-half goal was the difference.

  • Key Moment: Juventus were defensively resolute, and Buffon once again played a crucial role in denying City’s efforts on goal. This result confirmed Juventus' place at the top of Group D, while Manchester City finished second.

2. Head-to-Head in UEFA Competitions:

• Total Meetings: Juventus and Manchester City have only met in 2 occasions in European competitions (both in the 2015-16 Champions League).

• Overall Record:

  • Juventus: 2 wins

  • Manchester City: 0 wins

  • Draws: 0

• Juventus dominated the encounters in 2015-16, winning both home and away legs, even though City created plenty of chances in both matches.

3. Key Players in These Matches:

• Juventus:

  • Gianluigi Buffon: The legendary goalkeeper made important saves in both legs to keep Manchester City at bay.

  • Mario Mandžukić: The Croatian striker scored in both matches, playing a key role in Juventus' victory.

  • Paul Pogba: Pogba's performances in midfield were vital in controlling the tempo of both matches.

• Manchester City:

  • Sergio Agüero: Scored the only goal for City in the first leg and was a constant threat in attack.

  • Kevin De Bruyne: Was City’s playmaker in the 2015-16 campaign and contributed to most of their attacking moves, though he didn’t score in these encounters.

  • Joe Hart: The goalkeeper was kept busy in both matches, making a number of crucial saves, particularly in the second leg.

4. Tactics and Style of Play:

• Juventus:

  • Juventus employed a solid, counter-attacking style, often relying on the leadership of Gianluigi Buffon and strong defensive play from the likes of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, and Giorgio Chiellini.

  • Midfield control was also key, with Paul Pogba and Claudio Marchisio dominating the middle of the park.

• Manchester City:

  • Manchester City, under Manuel Pellegrini, was known for their possession-based style, relying on the attacking prowess of Sergio Agüero and creativity from David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.

  • However, City’s defense was often exposed, and they struggled to break down Juventus' well-organized defense.

5. Group Stage Outcomes (2015-16):

• Juventus finished 1st in Group D with 14 points (4 wins, 2 draws).

• Manchester City finished 2nd in Group D with 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses).

Both teams progressed to the knockout stages, with Juventus eventually reaching the quarterfinals, while Manchester City made it to the round of 16 that season.

6. Managerial Background:

• Massimiliano Allegri (Juventus) was in charge of Juventus during their 2015-16 Champions League campaign. His tactical discipline and strong defensive setup were central to Juventus' success against Manchester City.

• Manuel Pellegrini was the manager of Manchester City during these encounters. Pellegrini's possession-based philosophy was prominent, but it was not enough to overcome Juventus in this particular matchup.

7. Juventus' Success in Europe:

While Juventus has a strong European pedigree, they reached the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League final but lost to FC Barcelona. Their performances against Manchester City in the group stage were part of a successful Champions League campaign that season.

Conclusion:

• Juventus was clearly the stronger side in their meetings with Manchester City during the 2015-16 season, winning both legs with a solid defensive setup and clinical finishing.

• Manchester City, though strong in possession, was unable to break down Juventus' defense, and despite some individual brilliance from Sergio Agüero, they were knocked off by the Italian giants.