Douglas Luiz turned his apology into a gesture of redemption on the pitch, leading Juventus to a 2‑0 victory against Lecce at Via del Mare. After a disappointing performance against Rennes, in which the Brazilian midfielder's mistake led to a penalty for the French, the player found himself under accusation and asked for forgiveness from his coach and teammates. On Sunday evening, however, he showed that he had learned his lesson, providing an assist from a free kick to Weston McKennie in the 29th minute and a second goal in the 41st with a long-range shot.
Luiz's performance was particularly appreciated by Luciano Spalletti, who placed him in the first team with confidence, making him one of the few players to receive the coach's full support. According to TMW's evaluation, the midfielder obtained a rating of 7.5, highlighting greater confidence in commanding the game, more effective management of the ball and superior courage in verticalisations. In total, the season saw Luiz participate in 11 matches, with one goal and one assist.
Post-match, Luiz underlined the importance of the victory for the team, stating that "the season is important, but the most important thing is that we won". He expressed gratitude towards the group and the coach, highlighting the collective satisfaction with the result obtained. His performance demonstrated that, after the apology, he managed to transform the pressure into a decisive contribution, consolidating his role as a leader within Juventus.