Juventus secured a comfortable 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen in the UEFA Europa League.

The Italian side hosted the Dutch club at the Allianz Stadium in Torino on 17 September 2026 as part of the UEFA Europa League League Phase. Both teams entered the match looking to collect points, but the home crowd witnessed a dominant performance from the Bianconeri.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were lively, and Juventus broke the deadlock early. In the ninth minute, Nico González struck a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom left corner after a through ball from goalkeeper Kamil Grabara. The early lead set the tone for the home side.

Just fifteen minutes later, the pressure continued. At the 24th minute, Kerim Alajbegovic received a right-footed strike from the centre of the box, sending the ball to the top left corner. The move was created by Weston McKennie, whose assist gave Juventus a two-goal cushion.

The momentum did not wane, and Juventus were awarded a penalty in the 35th minute. Nick Woltemade stepped up and converted with a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner, extending the lead to 3-0.

The second half began with NEC Nijmegen attempting to regroup, but the first booking came quickly. In the 52nd minute, Jamiro Monteiro was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. Juventus responded in kind a minute later, when Douglas Luiz received a yellow card for a bad foul of his own.

The home side resumed their attacking intent and, in the 75th minute, Zeki Çelik added a fourth goal. He finished from very close range, placing a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner after a pass from Randal Kolo Muani.

The final blow arrived in the 82nd minute. Randal Kolo Muani, who had already provided an assist, turned the ball home with a right-footed finish from very close range, directing the ball to the centre of the net. The move was set up by Jhon Lucumí, completing a 5-0 scoreline.

Standout performers

  • Nico González opened the scoring and demonstrated composure inside the six-yard box.
  • Kamil Grabara supplied the assist for the first goal, showing his ability to contribute from deeper positions.
  • Kerim Alajbegovic added a well-timed finish from the centre of the area, extending Juventus’ lead.
  • Weston McKennie provided the key pass that unlocked the NEC defence for the second goal.
  • Nick Woltemade kept Juventus’ momentum alive by converting the penalty with confidence.
  • Zeki Çelik scored from close range after a clever assist from Randal Kolo Muani.
  • Randal Kolo Muani was involved in two of the final goals, assisting Çelik and then scoring himself.
  • Jhon Lucumí delivered the decisive pass for Muani’s goal, rounding off the attacking display.

Match facts

  • Final score: Juventus 5-0 NEC Nijmegen
  • Scorers:
    • Nico González (9') – assist Kamil Grabara
    • Kerim Alajbegovic (24') – assist Weston McKennie
    • Nick Woltemade (35') – penalty
    • Zeki Çelik (75') – assist Randal Kolo Muani
    • Randal Kolo Muani (82') – assist Jhon Lucumí
  • Bookings:
    • Jamiro Monteiro (NEC) – 52' (bad foul)
    • Douglas Luiz (Juventus) – 53' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino

What it means

The comprehensive victory gives Juventus three points and a strong goal difference boost in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while NEC Nijmegen return home without points, highlighting the challenge they face in the competition.