Late Header Keeps Juventus Perfect in Europa League
Juventus finished with 22 shots and a 2-1 Europa League win at Celta Vigo on 15 October, as substitute Randal Kolo Muani headed home Andrea Cambiaso’s added-time cross.
The comeback at Estadio de Balaídos, on Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 league phase, began after Hugo Álvarez put the hosts ahead in the 18th minute, finishing a move set up by Williot Swedberg. Nick Woltemade levelled in the 58th, reacting to Marcos Alonso’s miscontrolled chest of Teun Koopmeiners’ cross.
Celta had led for most of the match, but Juventus’ pressure showed in the final figures: the Bianconeri had 53% possession and six shots on target, against the hosts’ 47% and two. The match listing records Kolo Muani’s decisive header at 90+2.
Woltemade and Kolo Muani complete the turnaround
Woltemade’s equaliser and Kolo Muani’s late finish gave Juventus both goals after Celta struck first. Kolo Muani came on in the second half, then found space between the defenders to meet Cambiaso’s delivery from close range.
The result adds another decisive contribution from Woltemade to his Juventus form, while Kolo Muani supplied the finish that turned a draw into an away victory. Their goals also extended Juventus’ strong start to the competition.
Juventus keep their perfect Europa League record
Juventus had opened the campaign with a 5-0 victory over NEC and were top of the table before travelling to Spain, according to Football Italia. The win over Celta preserved their perfect record after two league-phase matches. It followed a 1-1 Serie A draw at Cagliari.
The Bianconeri’s earlier European outing against NEC also began their run of results in the competition, while the comeback in Vigo provided a tougher test. Football Italia reported that Juventus were dealing with injuries to Kenan Yildiz, Jeremie Boga, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator, Kamil Grabara and Arek Milik.
The clubs’ previous meeting had been a 4-0 Celta win in the UEFA Cup round of 16 in March 2000, after Juventus took a 1-0 first-leg advantage. This time, Juventus leave Vigo with all three points and two wins from their opening Europa League fixtures.
