Juventus secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo on the road, overturning an early deficit thanks to goals from Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani. Woltemade equalised after Hugo Alvarez had put the hosts ahead, and Kolo Muani sealed the win with a 91st-minute header, connecting with a cross from Andrea Cambiaso.
The match saw Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti implement a tactical shift by adopting a back three and resting key defender Bremer. Up front, the lineup featured Woltemade, Kerim Alajbegovic, and Francisco Conceicao, while Cambiaso made his return to the squad.
Post-Match Reactions and Squad Dynamics
Following the win, Spalletti praised the team’s willingness to “take risks” to secure the comeback, though he was critical of Conceicao’s performance, stating the young attacker should feel “angry with himself” after a display marked by tension on the sidelines. Conceicao, however, denied any disagreement stemming from his substitution, clarifying that he had only changed his shirt and encouraged the squad to concentrate on improving their second-half efforts ahead of their upcoming fixture against Lazio.
Despite Woltemade’s crucial equaliser, the German forward faced harsh criticism from the Italian media. In response, Woltemade described the match as his best for Juventus so far and expressed a strong desire to continue developing his game.
Off the pitch, former Juventus striker Fernando Llorente commented on the club’s future, predicting that former manager Antonio Conte will return “sooner or later” and reaffirming his affection for the club. Llorente also urged Spalletti to maintain focus on Juventus’s objectives in both the Europa League and Serie A campaigns.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Carnevali emphasized the importance of owner support for Juventus, referencing past mistakes and acknowledging the contributions of the club’s investors. He underscored that any bonuses awarded this season must be justified by performance, reflecting a pragmatic approach to the club’s ongoing challenges.