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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Juventus clash with PSV in UCL</li><li>Weston McKennie scores first goal of season</li><li>Midfielder one of three Americans starting</li></ul>

VIDEO: Weston McKennie scores close-range strike for Juventus in Champions League opener against PSV

First start, first goal of the season for U.S. international Weston McKennie as he scored to double Juventus' lead to 2-0 over PSV in their Champions League opener.McKennie found himself wide-open in the box and tapped home a close-range in the 27th minute against PSV. It followed an opener from Turkish youngster Kenan Yildiz.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Weston McKennie gets another for Juventus to give them a 2-0 lead over PSV 😮‍💨 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntsports</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/discoveryplusUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@discoveryplusUK</a> <a href="https://t.co/JmMKyHPqMc">pic.twitter.com/JmMKyHPqMc</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1836092607404835228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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McKennie earned his first start across all competitions for the Bianconeri on Tuesday, marking just his second appearance under manager Thiago Motta.Prior to Tuesday's match, McKennie had played just 23 minutes this season for Juventus -- a cameo off the bench in a 0-0 draw with Roma.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Juventus return to Serie A action this weekend, with a match against Napoli on the cards. McKennie, meanwhile, will look to earn his first start of the regular season.

WHAT NEXT FOR MCKENNIE AND JUVENTUS?

VIDEO: Weston McKennie scores close-range strike for Juventus in Champions League opener against PSV | Goal.com

The 26-year-old midfielder bagged a goal on his first start across all competitions for the Bianconeri this season.