Andrea Innocenti Juventus turned a difficult evening into a precious victory in the Europa League , managing to recover from 0-1 against Celta Vigo and win 2-1 in added time. The match was decided by two strikers: first Woltemade equalized, then Kolo Muani scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute, taking advantage of a cross from the left.
In terms of the standings, the black and white team remains at full points after two matchdays of the group stage.
How the match changed: from Spain's lead to Juventus' comeback
Celta broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with Hugo Álvarez completing a well-orchestrated counterattack following a run from the left and an assist from Swedberg.
In the first half, Juventus struggled to find rhythm and depth, often playing slowly and lacking in impact. The Spanish team seized the first available opportunity and forced the Bianconeri to chase.
In the second half, the music changed when the team increased their pressing and running: in the 58th minute, a cross from the three-quarter line by Koopmeiners led to Woltemade 's equaliser, which ended with a right-footed volley that was partly due to an opponent's imperfect control.
The final 2-1 scoreline came almost at the last minute: Cambiaso's cross from the left led to a winning header from Kolo Muani , who exploited the space and Celta's defensive fatigue to score from two steps away.
Numbers and dynamics of key episodes
The match featured moments where Juventus created key opportunities, such as a goal-scoring opportunity wasted by Woltemade in the first half and two attempts by Conceiçao saved by the opposing goalkeeper in the second half. On the other hand, Celta threatened on some counterattacks, demonstrating their ability to exploit the spaces left centrally by the Juventus defense. In terms of squad, the coach's substitutions changed the team's makeup and allowed the changes to have a decisive impact in the closing stages.
Individual notes: mistakes, protagonists, and Conceiçao's exit
Among the key players , Woltemade and Kolo Muani stood out, scoring the two goals that turned the game around. The former displayed incisive movement and a good ability to read high balls in the box; the latter confirmed his eye for goal by coming off the bench and scoring his second consecutive goal in European competition. Conversely, some individual performances were lacking: most notably, Marcos Alonso 's poor performance , caught in errors on goals conceded and punished by lapses in concentration that allowed the opposition's strikers to score.
The coach commented on the performance, highlighting the team's slowness in the first half and their inability to effectively manage the ball: "In the first half, we were slow in doing everything," he summarized, noting that the pace of execution was lower than in other recent matches. Regarding the player who left the pitch visibly angry, the coach preferred to tone things down: he said he believed the player was angry with himself, not with the team, and that the internal anger could be cleared up in subsequent matches.
The role of tactical choices
During the match, the coach made changes that altered the balance, making the team more proactive going forward but also more vulnerable in transition. In midfield, ball control and the ability to play vertically appeared inconsistent: some players were unable to achieve the necessary pace, while others struggled to find the composure to make an impact. The coach himself spoke of the need for certain players to regain their composure in order to once again realize their potential.
From a competitive standpoint, the win secures the Bianconeri three crucial points for qualification, but leaves more questions than certainties in terms of the team's play. The late victory, secured by attacking players who came on during the match, confirms the importance of squad depth and the ability to leverage resources from the bench, while also highlighting the need to improve build-up play and solidity in the early stages of matches.