Juventus beats Celta Vigo 2-1 in Europa League comeback
Woltemade and Kolo Muani strike late to overturn Hugo Alvarez's opener at Balaidos.
KEY POINTS
- Juventus won 2-1 at Celta Vigo in Europa League Matchday 2
- Hugo Alvarez scored for Celta after 18 minutes
- Nick Woltemade equalised following a Marcos Alonso mistake
- Randal Kolo Muani headed the winner in added time
- Juventus have six points from two games
Juventus recovered from a first-half deficit to defeat Celta Vigo 2-1 in their Europa League league-phase match at Balaidos on Wednesday. Hugo Alvarez gave the hosts a 1-0 lead after 18 minutes with a well-worked team move. The Italian side improved significantly after the break and equalised when Nick Woltemade capitalised on a Marcos Alonso error. Substitute Randal Kolo Muani then headed in an Andrea Cambiaso cross at the back post in added time to secure the victory.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admitted his team was sluggish in the first half, moving the ball too slowly and allowing Celta to organise. He said the side took risks to win and praised the impact of his strikers. Spalletti also criticised Francisco Conceicao, stating the winger should be angry with his own performance. The win gives Juventus six points from two matches in the competition.
“We were a bit slow in doing everything during the first half, and it allows Celta to get organised again.”
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