Juventus secured a strong result in their 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday in the Champions League playoff stage, and a big reason why was American Weston McKennie, who once again showed his importance becoming only the fifth U.

Juventus manager Thiago Motta heaped praise on Weston McKennie after Tuesday's 2-1 win over PSV, calling the American midfielder "special."

Weston McKennie’s spectacular first-half strike helped Juventus clinch a crucial 2-1 victory in the first leg of its Champions League playoff against PSV on Tuesday. The USMNT midfielder smashed the ball home from the edge of the penalty area in the 34th minute to put his team in front as it bids to reach the round of 16 for the first time in three seasons.

Weston McKennie fired Juventus in front with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that could've punctured the net.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta admits Kenan Yildiz’s substitution was a ‘technical choice’ and praises ‘special’ Weston McKennie: ‘He’s a top-level player who can play

Weston McKennie has been lauded by Juventus head coach Thiago Motta following his stunning strike in their 2-1 Champions League win over Dutch side PSV on Tuesday