Stephan Lichtsteiner scored one month after undergoing heart surgery as 10-man Juventus closed in on a spot in the second round of the Champions League with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday.
Lichtsteiner equalized one minute before the break, cancelling out United States international Fabian Johnson's deserved 18th-minute opener for 'Gladbach.
Juventus looked dangerous until the 53rd, when Brazilian midfielder Hernanes was sent off for a reckless two-footed lunge on Alvaro Dominguez, and the visitors needed veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to keep the home side at bay later on.
Manchester City won 3-1 at Sevilla to move top of Group D with nine points from four games. Juventus is a point behind, with Sevilla on three points with two games remaining. 'Gladbach was eliminated with two points.
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