Dramatic Comeback at Balaídos
Juventus snatched a dramatic 2-1 win away at Celta Vigo on matchday 2 of the Europa League league phase at Estadio Balaídos early on Friday. Trailing at half-time, the Bianconeri turned the game around through Nick Woltemade and a stoppage-time header from Randal Kolo Muani.
Celta took the lead in the 18th minute through Hugo Álvarez, who finished inside the Juventus penalty area. The 1-0 lead for the hosts stood until the break, leaving Spalletti's side with work to do in the second half.
How the Match Unfolded
Juventus raised their intensity after the restart. The pressure paid off in the 58th minute when Nick Woltemade pounced in front of goal to level the score at 1-1. The Bianconeri kept pinning Celta back in search of a winner.
Just when the match looked destined for a draw, Randal Kolo Muani emerged as the hero. Introduced in the 64th minute, the French striker headed home Andrea Cambiaso's cross in the 92nd minute to put Juventus 2-1 up. Celta could not respond in the time that remained.
Bianconeri Dominance in Numbers
The statistics reflected Juventus's dominance throughout. The Bianconeri held 55 percent possession, fired 16 shots with six on target, compared to Celta's nine efforts with only two troubling the goalkeeper. Juventus also led comfortably in corners, seven to two.
The victory is Juventus's second in a row in this season's Europa League league phase, following a 5-0 thrashing of NEC on matchday 1. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, suffered their second defeat after losing 0-1 to Omonia Nicosia in the opener.
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