Randal Kolo Muani secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Juventus against Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League, scoring the decisive goal in the 92nd minute at Balaídos, as reported by ANSA.
Late Heroics and Squad Shortcomings at Balaídos
The Italian side found themselves pushed deep into stoppage time before Kolo Muani broke the deadlock. Il Messaggero reported that the forward earned a 7 rating for his decisive impact off the bench. Yet, the late winner masked deeper concerns for the Italian club. noted that the match exposed a glaring problem for Juventus: the team’s fringe players and secondary options are still failing to provide adequate guarantees when rotated into the lineup.
Defensively, the backline struggled to find stability. Federico Gatti received a 5 rating for a sub-par performance, according to Il Messaggero’s player ratings. The Italian outlet also highlighted brief, encouraging flashes from Nick Woltemade, who earned a 7 for his dynamic moments on the pitch.
Positives and Negatives Emerge From Vigo
Analyzing the tactical output from the Spanish fixture, La Gazzetta dello Sport pointed to a mixed bag of three positive notes and three negative elements. Ismaël Sarr put in a dominant shift, while Teun Koopmeiners turned in his usual reliable display. On the flip side, the team’s overall tempo was repeatedly criticized for being too slow, creating prolonged periods of stagnant possession.
Before Thursday’s fixture, historical encounters between the two clubs remained sparse. According to DAZN, Celta Vigo and Juventus had only met twice in official competition prior to October 2026, both legs taking place during the fourth round of the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup. Darko Kovačević scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win for Juventus in Turin on March 2, 2000, before the Spanish side overwhelmed Carlo Ancelotti’s squad 4-0 at Balaídos a week later on March 9, 2000.
Official Match Details
The complete official lineup and match statistics are documented in the Juventus.com match sheet for the fixture. The club continues its European campaign following this narrow away victory.
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