Olympiacos have held Juventus to a 1-1 draw at half time in Group A of the Champions League this evening.

Andrea Pirlo put the home side ahead, but the Greeks were back in it thanks to Alberto Botia's equaliser shortly after.

Claudio Marchisio fired in Juventus's first real effort of the game but his long-range attempt was saved by Roberto after 16 minutes.

The Italian champions had the lead shortly after through Pirlo when he curled in a free kick to mark his 100th Champions League appearance with the opening goal.

However, the Greek side rallied three minutes later when Botia powered in a header.

Juve almost regained the lead when Leonardo Bonucci met Pirlo's delivery, but the defender headed over the bar shortly before the half-hour mark.

However, it was Alvaro Morata who was most guilty of wasting a chance and the former Real Madrid striker should have done better when he placed wide of the post with only Roberto to beat.

Marchisio then somehow put the ball wide after meeting Kwadwo Asamoah's cross, moments before Paul Pogba struck an effort wide at the death of the half.

Written by
Paul Gorst