Juventus achieved a dramatic comeback at the Balaídos stadium, beating Celta de Vigo 2‑1 on the second day of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The winning goal came in the 92nd minute, when KoloMuani headed in a Cambiaso cross, sealing the victory for the Italians after having lost the initial advantage that HugoÁlvarez gave them in the 18th minute.
The match started with an aggressive and well organized Celta. In the first minute, Williot Swedberg assisted HugoÁlvarez, who scored with a precise shot to put the Galicians ahead. Juventus, which dominated possession in the first minutes, failed to close the gap and the score remained 1‑0 until halftime. The tie came in the 58th minute, when Woltemade, with a powerful header, equalized the match after a collective play that saw MarcosAlonso miss a loose ball.
Starting in the second half, Juventus increased the pressure and sought to regain the lead. In the 64th minute, KerimAlajbegović replaced KoloMuani, but the Italian offense still failed to score. Celta tried to react with the entry of Aspas and Burcio in the 75th minute, but failed to generate enough danger. The tension grew when NicoGonzález shot close to the post, leaving the audience in suspense.
The decisive moment came when Cambiaso made a precise cross that was headed by Muani in the 92nd minute, putting Juventus ahead. The goal was a forceful blow that left Celta without a response in the final seconds of added time. Referee SanderVanderEijk controlled the match with discipline, penalizing players from both teams for fouls at key moments.
With this defeat, Celta Vigo accumulates two defeats in the Europa League, which affects its position in the group table and raises doubts about its performance in the Spanish league. For its part, Juventus consolidates itself with an important victory that gives it confidence before continuing its European campaign. Juventus' next match will be held at home, where they will seek to maintain the momentum gained in Balaídos.
