Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero has identified a substantial disparity between the Bianconeri and PSV Eindhoven following their recent Champions League encounter. The Italian legend particularly emphasized the differences in passing quality, intensity, and determination.

The Old Lady suffered a 3-1 defeat against PSV on Wednesday, resulting in their elimination from the Champions League with a 4-3 aggregate score. This outcome made Juventus the fourth Serie A club to exit the prestigious tournament this season.

Analyzing the match on Sky Sport Italia, Del Piero stated, “There was a considerable gap. Despite Juventus’ strong first-half performance, there was a noticeable difference in passing precision, intensity, and the eagerness to score.”

Del Piero also noted the impact of experience and attitude on the game’s outcome. “Juventus has a relatively young squad with limited international experience. In contrast, Dutch football culture differs from ours, particularly in how they maintain focus throughout the match regardless of individual incidents.”

The elimination of Juventus leaves Inter as the sole remaining Italian representative in the Champions League this season. Inter secured their place in the Round of 16 by finishing in the top eight during the group stage. Bologna was eliminated in the tournament’s opening phase, while both Juventus and Milan failed to progress beyond the playoffs.