Kolo Muani Seals Dramatic Juventus Comeback Against Celta Vigo

Juventus claimed a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Celta Vigo in the second round of the Europa League league phase.

The Spanish hosts took the lead with an excellent team move, but Juventus improved after the break and completed the comeback through a 92nd-minute header from Randal Kolo Muani.

Juventus applied early pressure, but Celta delivered the first major blow. In the 17th minute, the hosts launched a rapid counterattack. Jutglà found Javi Rueda, who played the ball towards Williot, and the latter cleverly let it run through to Hugo Álvarez. The Spanish forward finished from close range to make it 1-0.

Luciano Spalletti’s side came close to equalising in the 28th minute, but Teun Koopmeiners took too long to shoot and failed to hit the target.

Juventus’ second-half pressure eventually paid off following a costly defensive mistake. Marcos Alonso failed to clear a Koopmeiners cross properly, sending the ball straight to Nick Woltemade, who finished from close range to level the score.

Celta appealed for a penalty in the 80th minute after Hugo Álvarez went down following contact with Iago Aspas, but Dutch referee Sander van der Eijk waved play on.

Just as the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Andrea Cambiaso delivered a perfect cross into the penalty area. Substitute Kolo Muani rose above the defenders and powered a header into the net in the 92nd minute to secure all three points for Juventus.