Randal Kolo Muani’s 90' goal lifts Juventus past Celta Vigo in the Europa League

Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus: Juventus won the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2 match after Randal Kolo Muani scored in the 90' minute to complete a comeback at Municipal de Balaídos.

Kolo Muani decides the finish

Celta Vigo led from the 18' minute, when Hugo Alvarez Antunez scored a normal goal assisted by Williot Swedberg for a 1-0 score. Juventus levelled in the 58' minute through Nick Woltemade, making the score 1-1. The decisive moment came in the 90' minute: Andrea Cambiaso assisted Randal Kolo Muani, whose normal goal made the score 1-2.

Kolo Muani had entered in the 64' minute for Kerim Alajbegovic and needed 26 minutes to score. Juventus also changed Francisco Conceicao for Nicolás Iván Gonzalez in the 64' minute, while Lloyd Kelly and Federico Gatti were replaced in the 70' minute.

Juventus created the stronger numbers

The statistics suggest Juventus controlled more of the attacking play despite conceding the opener. They had 22 total shots to Celta Vigo’s 9, including 17 shots inside the box compared with 5. Juventus also recorded 6 shots on goal, 7 corner kicks and 53% possession, while Celta Vigo had 2 shots on goal, 2 corner kicks and 47% possession. Juventus’ expected goals were 1.75 against Celta Vigo’s 1.1.

Williot Swedberg and Ilaix Moriba received yellow cards for Celta Vigo, while Lloyd Kelly and Jhon Lucumi were booked for Juventus. No red cards were recorded.

Table positions after the match

The provisional standings after this match list Juventus first, ranked #1 with 6 points from 2 games and a 6 goal difference. Celta Vigo are ranked #28 with 0 points from 2 games and a -2 goal difference. Juventus are 6 points ahead of Celta Vigo, 6 v 0.

Nick Woltemade was the standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating after 90 minutes, with 1 goal and 7 key passes. The result extends Juventus’ most recent pre-match form of a win, while Celta Vigo’s most recent pre-match form was a loss.