Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return

Juventus were held to a goalless draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday ahead of their return to the Champions League.

Thiago Motta's side take temporary lead of the Italian top flight, one point ahead of Inter Milan, Torino and Udinese, who are all yet to play this weekend.

But Juve underwhelmed in Tuscany, creating very little in a performance that offered little to worry PSV Eindhoven, who visit Turin on Tuesday evening.

Dusan Vlahovic went closest for Juve four minutes after half-time when he shot straight at Deviz Vasquez after being sent racing towards goal.

And Juve had Federico Gatti to thank for a goal-saving tackle in the fifth minute of stoppage time which denied Emmanuel Gyasi which would have been a stunning winner.

Juventus will take part in the revamped Champions League after a year away from European football following a UEFA ban for financial fair play violations.