Updated.. Monaco vs Juventus Live: Perin denies Vanderson as tense first half tilts Monaco’s way at Stade Louis-II

We’re back with fresh minute-by-minute detail. Monaco vs Juventus Live remains scoreless midway through the first half on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, but Monaco’s pressure and a sharp Mattia Perin save have been the notable moments so far. Full times and context are below; status is Live with rolling timeline updates.

Score & Status — Monaco vs Juventus Live

• Status: Live (35’)

• Score: Monaco 0–0 Juventus

• Venue: Stade Louis-II, Monaco

Kickoff (Time Zones)

• USA (ET) — Wed, Jan 28, 3:00 PM

• USA (PT) — Wed, Jan 28, 12:00 PM

• Canada (Toronto) — Wed, Jan 28, 3:00 PM

• UK (London) — Wed, Jan 28, 8:00 PM

Live Timeline (Key Moments)

• 1’: Akliouche drifts central and shoots wide from the edge of the six—early Monaco intent.

• 2’: McKennie heads wide for Juve; a physical start with early fouls both ways.

• 4’: Balogun’s drive from distance is blocked; Monaco earn the first corner.

• 6’: Openda concedes a foul; Zakaria wins Monaco a free-kick in attacking territory.

• 7’: Golovin handles under pressure, moments after seeing a shot blocked from range.

• 8’: Conceição draws a foul to relieve Juve; Golovin booked? No—just a warning.

• 10’: Openda’s effort from the left channel is blocked—Juve’s first real look.

• 14’: Stop-start rhythm: Balogun penalized; Juve settle into their mid-block.

• 18’–20’: Koopmeiners and McKennie concede quick fouls; Monaco free-kicks pile up around halfway.

• 24’ & 25’: Back-to-back Monaco corners as the hosts build momentum.

• 26’–28’: Thuram’s foul, then a Miretti handball—Monaco stay on the front foot.

• 31’: Big save Perin! Vanderson’s right-footed strike from the angle is clawed away; Akliouche created the chance.

• 34’–35’: Camara’s foul halts a Monaco surge; Openda buys a free-kick for Juve to breathe as Monaco vs Juventus Live edges toward halftime.

Standout Performers & Turning Points

• Mattia Perin (Juventus): Reflex stop at 31’ to deny Vanderson—best save of the half.

• Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco): Slipping between lines, crafted the Vanderson chance and a couple of early looks.

• Denis Zakaria & Lamine Camara (Monaco): Snapping into challenges, tilting midfield duels toward the hosts.

• Wing threat: Vanderson’s overlaps are Monaco’s clearest route; Juve will worry if those cutbacks keep arriving.

Lineups & Shape (confirmed)

• Monaco (4-2-3-1): Köhn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Caio Henrique; Zakaria, L. Camara; Akliouche, M. Coulibaly, Golovin; Balogun.

• Juventus (3-4-3): Perin; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Koopmeiners, Khéphren Thuram, Juan Cabal; Francisco Conceição, Openda, Miretti.

Match Stats (live snapshot)

What It Means — Monaco vs Juventus Live

The stakes are heavy on this league-phase finale night: Monaco, hovering around the play-off cutoff, need points to extend their European run, while Juventus are pushing for a stronger knockout seeding. If this tempo holds, one clean transition or set-piece could decide both the match and each club’s bracket path as Monaco vs Juventus Live heads toward halftime.