In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, Juventus overcame a 2-1 deficit and a red card to secure a stunning 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig in their Champions League clash. The match, played in Germany, showcased the Bianconeri’s fighting spirit and offensive prowess.
Dusan Vlahovic emerged as the hero for Juventus, netting a crucial brace that included a spectacular long-range effort to level the score. Francisco Conceicao then sealed the win with a brilliant solo goal, dribbling past the Leipzig defense before finding the net from a tight angle.
The game began with early setbacks for Juventus, losing both Gleison Bremer and Nico Gonzalez to injuries within the first 12 minutes. Leipzig capitalized on this disruption, taking the lead through Benjamin Sesko’s impressive volley.
Juventus equalized early in the second half through Vlahovic, but the match took a dramatic turn when goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio was sent off for a challenge outside the box. Leipzig regained the lead from the penalty spot after a handball by Douglas Luiz, with Sesko doubling his tally.
Despite being a man down, Juventus showed incredible determination. Vlahovic’s stunning equalizer set the stage for Conceicao’s winner, completing an improbable comeback.
The victory puts Juventus in a strong position in their Champions League group with six points from two matches.
Goals: Sesko 30, pen 65 (L), Vlahovic 50, 69 (J), Conceicao 82 (J)
Sent off: Di Gregorio 59 (J)
RB Leipzig (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Baumgartner (46′ Henrichs), Seiwald, Haidara (78′ Musa), Simons; Sesko, Openda.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona (60′ Douglas Luiz), Kalulu, Bremer (5′ Bremer), Cambiaso; Fagioli, McKennie; Nico Gonzalez (10′ Conceicao), Koopmeiners, Yildiz (60′ Perin); Vlahovic.
