Bonansea Header Seals Juventus Comeback at Atlético in Champions League
The result strengthens Juventus’s qualification push, leaving Atlético under pressure.
Overview
- Atlético struck first through Amaiur Sarriegi late in the opening half before Emma Stølen Godø leveled with a free kick just before the break.
- Barbara Bonansea headed in Estela Carbonell’s cross early in the second half for the winner, her 11th goal in European competition.
- An Atlético penalty given in the opening minutes was overturned after a VAR review.
- Atlético’s Andrea Medina collapsed with about 15 minutes remaining and was taken off conscious on a stretcher, with no further update provided.
- Juventus earned a second win in three group matches to bolster their advancement hopes, while Atlético suffered a second straight home defeat and remain on three points.