UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
RC Celta de Vigo vs Juventus Turin match report: Juventus Turin edge past RC Celta de Vigo
Juventus Turin came from behind to win in the UEFA Europa League, with two second-half goals overturning RC Celta de Vigo's early lead.
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Final score
The match finished 2-1 to Juventus Turin, an away win. RC Celta de Vigo led 1-0 at half-time. Juventus Turin scored twice after the break to take the points.
Goals
Hugo Alvarez put RC Celta de Vigo ahead in the 18th minute, assisted by Williot Swedberg. This was Hugo Alvarez's first UEFA Europa League goal for RC Celta de Vigo this season. Nick Woltemade equalised for Juventus Turin in the 59th minute, taking him to 2 UEFA Europa League goals for Juventus Turin this season. Randal Kolo Muani scored the winner in the 90th minute, assisted by Andrea Cambiaso, also taking him to 2 UEFA Europa League goals for Juventus Turin this season.
Match flow
Juventus Turin were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Juventus Turin were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Juventus Turin had 55% possession to RC Celta de Vigo's 45%. Juventus Turin had 6 shots on target to RC Celta de Vigo's 2. Juventus Turin had 7 corners to RC Celta de Vigo's 2.
Discipline
Both sides received 2 yellow cards and no red cards. The match official was Sander van der Eijk.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Juventus Turin the favourites, at an implied 45%; Juventus Turin won the match.
What it means
RC Celta de Vigo are 28th with 0 points and a goal difference of -2. Juventus Turin are 1st with 6 points and a goal difference of 6.
Verdict
Juventus Turin controlled the match on the numbers and came from behind to win. RC Celta de Vigo held the lead at half-time but could not hold on. The result leaves Juventus Turin top of the table and RC Celta de Vigo at the bottom.