Juventus staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Bologna at the Allianz Stadium, with Samuel Mbangula and Teun Koopmeiners scoring in stoppage time to rescue a point for the Bianconeri. This result marks Juventus’ ninth draw in their last 13 Serie A matches, highlighting their recent struggles to secure victories.
The home side faced significant challenges due to an ongoing injury crisis, missing key players such as Weston McKennie, Nico Gonzalez, Douglas Luiz, Arek Milik, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal. However, they welcomed back Dusan Vlahovic, Nicolò Savona, and Vasilije Adzic to the squad.
Bologna, under the guidance of former Juventus player Thiago Motta, entered the match in fine form, having won four of their last five league games. They took the lead through Dan Ndoye, who fired a powerful shot into the roof of the net after a precise pass from Emil Holm.
The visitors doubled their advantage early in the second half when Santiago Castro’s clever back-heel assist set up Tommaso Pobega for a delightful chipped finish past Mattia Perin. This goal came shortly after Thiago Motta was sent off for dissent, adding drama to an already intense encounter.
Juventus began their comeback with Koopmeiners scoring his first goal for the club, finishing off a well-worked move involving Francisco Conceicao and Danilo. The equalizer came in stoppage time when Mbangula curled a stunning shot into the far corner after being set up by Vlahovic.
Goals: Ndoye 30 (B), Pobega 53 (B), Koopmeiners 62 (J), Mbangula 92 (J)
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Perin; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti (79′ Savona), Cambiaso (15′ Rouhi); Fagioli (64′ Thuram), Locatelli (64′ Yildiz); Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah (79′ Mbangula); Vlahovic. All. Thiago Motta.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Holm (84′ Posch), Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Pobega (80′ Moro), Freuler; Ndoye, Odgaard (60′ Fabbian), Dominguez (84′ Iling Jr); Castro (80′ Dallinga).
