Europa League – Walter Madd scores as Juventus defeat Celta Vigo 2-1

In the second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League, Juventus, playing away, defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 after falling behind, thanks to goals from Walter Madd and Muani.

Six minutes into the match, Celta Vigo launched an attack, with Jutgera chipping a pass from the right wing into the penalty area. Svedeberg rushed forward and headed the ball towards goal, but Juventus goalkeeper Vicario made the save. In the 12th minute, Juventus defender Carululu passed the ball to Lloyd Kelly, whose header was blocked.

In the 18th minute, Svedeberg crossed the ball into the box, and Hugo Álvarez slotted it home from close range, giving Celta Vigo a 1-0 lead. In the 24th minute, Juventus attempted a counter-attack, with Karulru chipping the ball into the box. Kupmenas headed the ball, but it was too central and easily collected by Celta Vigo goalkeeper Ionnot Radu.

In the 32nd minute, Kupmenas passed the ball diagonally, and Alaibegovic received it and fired a low shot, but the ball hit a teammate. Shortly after, Cambiasso crossed the ball, and Waltermad's header was blocked by an opposing player. In the 39th minute, Svedeberg tackled Kupmenas while challenging for the ball and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 42nd minute, Waltermad passed the ball to Alaibegovic, whose shot from the penalty area was cleared. In the 43rd minute, Hugo Alvarez received a diagonal pass from Svedeberg and shot, but the ball went wide.

At the start of the second half, Juventus created an attacking opportunity. Conceição passed the ball to Kupmenas, who then shot, but his effort was blocked by an opposing player. Shortly after, Juventus' corner kick was cleared, and Cambiasso received the ball outside the penalty area and fired a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post.

In the 52nd minute, Karuru passed the ball to Conceição, who dribbled past the defender and fired a shot, but it was saved by Celta Vigo goalkeeper Ionnot Radu. In the 54th minute, Hugo Álvarez was pushed down by Lloyd Kelly while trying to receive the ball, and the referee showed Lloyd Kelly a yellow card.

In the 58th minute, Kupmenas chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Celta Vigo defender Marcos Alonso made a mistake while attempting to clear the ball, allowing Walter Mad to volley it into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Juventus. In the 65th minute, Celta Vigo attempted a counter-attack, and Javi Rueda's shot went wide.

In the 78th minute, Deliuch passed the ball to Sergio Carrera, who received it and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was cleared by an opposing player. In the 80th minute, Kupmenas took a corner kick, and Brehme's header went wide.

In stoppage time of the second half, Cambiasso chipped a pass into the box, and Muani headed the ball into the net from close range, giving Juventus a 2-1 lead.

Ultimately, Juventus defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home.

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