After Juventus suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, resulting in their elimination from the Champions League on aggregate, coach Thiago Motta addressed the forced changes he had to make during the match. Juventus entered the second leg with a 2-1 advantage from the first match, but an early injury to Renato Veiga disrupted their plans, forcing Motta to adapt his lineup. Despite having opportunities, Juventus struggled to maintain control in the second half, ultimately conceding two goals that led to their exit.

Motta acknowledged that while Juventus had the game in hand during the first half, they failed to respond effectively when PSV equalized. He emphasized that the team suffered from predictable defensive lapses, particularly allowing PSV players to control the ball in dangerous areas. The coach also defended his tactical decisions, explaining that the substitutions were necessary due to the health of players like Teun Koopmeiners, who had been unwell leading up to the match. Motta insisted that he made changes at the right moments and did not believe he was late in adjusting his tactics.

Juventus' elimination marks a significant disappointment, as they had never before been knocked out of the Champions League after winning the first leg. Motta's analysis highlighted both the struggles his team faced and the resilience of PSV, who capitalized on their chances. Despite facing criticism from players like Manuel Locatelli, who stated that Juventus "threw the qualification away," Motta maintained that PSV deserved to progress based on their overall performance in the match. With this defeat, Serie A teams faced a tough week in European competitions, as Juventus joined AC Milan and Atalanta in exiting the tournament.