The first half of the match between Juventus and Celta Vigo ended with a goal from Hugo Álvarez, who gave the Galicians a 1-0 advantage at half-time. The goal came in the 18th minute, when Álvarez took advantage of a well-orchestrated team move: Jutgla created space by discarding the centre-forward defender, Swedberg provided the assist and the Spanish attacker finished with a precise shot from two steps.
Juventus, under the guidance of Spalletti, started the match with a 3‑4‑2‑1, with McKennie covering the right flank. The initial pressing was decisive, but the team failed to generate dangerous opportunities. After the opponent's goal, Bianconera attempted to react with some crosses, but Celta's defense remained calm, and a intervention by Koopmeiners prevented a possible goal from Radu.
Celta showed consistent energy from the first minute, with Vicario already starting to pressure the youthful defence. The opening move of the goal was quick and well-coordinated: Jutgla created the opportunity, Swedberg assisted and Álvarez finished. Juventus tried to respond with a counterattack from Woltemade, but the attack was unable to find the opponent's goal.
At the end of the first half, Celta's players looked fitter and ready to exploit their superiority. Juventus, on the other hand, showed some difficulty in finding the offensive rhythm, with the defense suffering a few headers and a shot from Vicario that put the goal in difficulty. Spalletti's team will have to regroup for the second half, trying to recover the lead and maintain their position in the standings.