Overview
- Trailing at halftime to a Blomberg goal and pegged back by a late Fet penalty, Juventus won it 3-2 through Jonathan David in the 91st minute after strikes from Loïs Openda and Weston McKennie.
- Substitute Kenan Yildiz changed the game after the break, creating the moves for the equalizer and go-ahead goal and featuring in the winner, earning man-of-the-match plaudits.
- The contest unfolded in sub-zero temperatures on Bodø’s synthetic pitch, conditions repeatedly cited as a significant challenge for the visitors.
- It was Juventus’ first league-phase win under Luciano Spalletti, who called it important for players and fans and defended his squad’s commitment.
- Juventus climb to 6 points with qualification still to be secured in the remaining fixtures, while Napoli’s 2-0 victory over Qarabag moves them to 7 points and reshapes the standings.