Kolo Muani’s 92nd-Minute Header Seals Juventus Comeback at Celta Vigo

Juventus left Vigo with a 2-1 Europa League victory after Randal Kolo Muani’s header in the 92nd minute completed a second-half turnaround against Celta Vigo at Abanca-Balaídos. Hugo Alvarez had given the home side an early advantage, but Juventus responded after the interval through Nick Woltemade before their substitute striker settled the contest late on.

Juventus turn pressure into a late reward

Celta took control of the scoreline in the 18th minute when Alvarez scored for the Spanish hosts. Juventus found the match difficult in its earlier stages, yet showed greater attacking intent after the break as they chased an equaliser.

Woltemade brought Juventus level, setting up a tense finish in which the visitors continued to press for a winner rather than protect the point. Chico Conceicao and Pape Matar Sarr both tested the Celta goalkeeper, while Nico Gonzalez hit the post in stoppage time.

The decisive moment arrived two minutes into added time. Andrea Cambiaso delivered from the flank and Kolo Muani met the cross with a header to secure all three points for Luciano Spalletti’s team.

1. 18th minute: Hugo Alvarez puts Celta Vigo ahead.
2. Second half: Nick Woltemade equalises for Juventus.
3. Late pressure: Conceicao and Sarr force saves, while Nico Gonzalez strikes the post.
4. 92nd minute: Kolo Muani heads in Cambiaso’s cross to win the match.

Spalletti praises substitutes and attacking intent

Spalletti said Juventus had displayed the necessary ambition to pursue victory until the end, rather than accept a draw. He pointed to the move leading to the winner as a simple but correctly executed sequence, with the ball returned into the penalty area before Kolo Muani arrived at the right time to finish.

The Juventus coach also credited both the changes made from the bench and the mentality of his players. He accepted that his side had encountered tactical problems earlier in the match, but maintained that risk-taking is essential in the modern game.

Spalletti was particularly encouraged by Juventus continuing their attacks whenever they had possession, saying the team carried that intention through to the final moments.

Kalulu reaches Juventus century

Pierre Kalulu made his 100th appearance for Juventus during the win, adding a personal landmark to an important European night for the Bianconeri.

• Juventus recovered from a 1-0 deficit to beat Celta Vigo 2-1.
• Woltemade’s equaliser created the platform for Kolo Muani’s 92nd-minute winner.
• Cambiaso provided the assist for the decisive header.
• Kalulu reached 100 appearances for Juventus.
• Juventus host Rennes on Europa League Matchday 3, while Celta visit Celtic seeking their first points.

Group-stage momentum continues

The result preserves Juventus’ positive start to their Europa League group-stage campaign and gives them momentum before Rennes visit on Matchday 3. Celta, beaten despite their first-half lead, must now seek their first points in the competition away to Celtic.