Celta 1–2 Juventus: Kolo Muani Scores Stoppage-Time Winner

Álvarez gives Celta an early advantage

Juventus secured a dramatic 2–1 victory away to Celta Vigo on 15 October, recovering from a first-half deficit to maintain their winning start in the Europa League. Hugo Álvarez opened the scoring for Celta in the 18th minute, putting Luciano Spalletti's side under pressure. Juventus attempted to respond before the interval and created opportunities, but they were unable to restore parity in the first half. Nick Woltemade threatened the Celta defence, while the visitors sought ways to progress the ball into dangerous positions. The hosts reached half-time ahead, leaving Juventus needing a more effective attacking response.

Woltemade brings Juventus level

Juventus increased their attacking intensity after the break. Francisco Conceição threatened twice early in the second half, forcing Celta goalkeeper Andrei Radu into important saves. The equaliser arrived in the 58th minute. Teun Koopmeiners delivered into the penalty area, and after an aerial deflection, Woltemade reacted to finish accurately. The goal rewarded Juventus' improved approach and changed the balance of the contest. With the score level, the visitors continued searching for a winner, while Celta attempted to remain organised and threaten on the counterattack.

Kolo Muani decides the match in stoppage time

Spalletti introduced Randal Kolo Muani during the second half as Juventus pursued a decisive goal. Nico González came close to giving the visitors the lead late in normal time, but his curling effort narrowly missed the target. The breakthrough finally arrived in the second minute of stoppage time. Andrea Cambiaso delivered an accurate cross, and Kolo Muani moved into position to head home from close range. His finish completed the comeback and secured three points for Juventus at Balaídos.

What the comeback means for Juventus

Juventus now have six points from their opening two Europa League matches, having also defeated NEC Nijmegen in their first fixture. The victory demonstrated their ability to respond after conceding and maintain attacking pressure until the closing stages. However, the first-half deficit showed that the team still has work to do when facing opponents capable of disrupting its preferred approach. The contributions of Woltemade and Kolo Muani were decisive, while Cambiaso's late delivery illustrated the importance of maintaining width and precision under pressure. Juventus next host Rennes in the Europa League on 22 October, while Celta travel to Celtic.