Juventus came from behind to win 2-1 against Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase match took place on 15 October 2026 at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo. Both sides entered the game looking to collect points, with the home crowd hoping for a strong start and Juventus aiming to assert their quality on foreign soil.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by Celta Vigo, who took the lead in the 18th minute. Hugo Álvarez finished a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, placing the ball in the bottom left corner after an assist from Williot Swedberg. The early goal gave the hosts momentum and put Juventus under pressure.

Just before the half-hour mark, Williot Swedberg was booked for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card in the 39th minute. The dismissal did not alter the scoreline but signalled Juventus’s intent to challenge for possession.

The second half began with Juventus seeking an equaliser. Their efforts were rewarded four minutes after the restart when Nick Woltemade struck with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, sending the ball to the bottom right corner to level the match at 1-1 in the 58th minute.

Lloyd Kelly of Juventus was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 54th minute, and later Jhon Lucumí received the same punishment in the 72nd minute for another bad foul. Both bookings reflected the physical nature of the contest.

Celta Vigo’s Ilaix Moriba was also booked for a bad foul in the 84th minute, his yellow card the fourth of the game.

In stoppage time, Juventus completed their comeback. Randal Kolo Muani headed a cross from Andrea Cambiaso into the bottom right corner from very close range, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead in the 90+2 minute. The late goal sealed the win for Juventus.

Standout performers

  • Hugo Álvarez (Celta Vigo) – opened the scoring with a composed finish in the 18th minute, assisted by Williot Swedberg.
  • Nick Woltemade (Juventus) – equalised in the 58th minute with a precise strike from the centre of the box.
  • Randal Kolo Muani (Juventus) – provided the decisive winner in stoppage time, heading Andrea Cambiaso’s cross past the keeper.
  • Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus) – delivered the cross that led to the winning header.

Match facts

  • Final score: Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus
  • Scorers: Hugo Álvarez (18’) – Nick Woltemade (58’) – Randal Kolo Muani (90+2’)
  • Assists: Williot Swedberg (18’), Andrea Cambiaso (90+2’)
  • Yellow cards: Williot Swedberg (39’), Lloyd Kelly (54’), Jhon Lucumí (72’), Ilaix Moriba (84’)
  • Venue: Balaidos, Vigo

What it means

The 2-1 win gives Juventus three points from the UEFA Europa League League Phase encounter, while Celta Vigo return home with a single point after their early lead was overturned. Both clubs will look to build on these results in their upcoming fixtures.