Player statistic
1st half
| 42' |  |
Waldemar Anton |
2nd half
| 52' |  |
Karim Adeyemi (Assist: Serhou Guirassy) | ||
| Kenan Yıldız (Assist: João Mário) |
|
63' | ||
| 65' | |
Felix Nmecha (Assist: Karim Adeyemi) | ||
| Dusan Vlahovic (Assist: Kenan Yıldız) |
|
67' | ||
| 74' | |
Yan Couto (Assist: Marcel Sabitzer) | ||
| 86' |  |
Ramy Bensebaini | ||
| Dusan Vlahovic (Assist: Pierre Kalulu) |
|
90+4' | ||
| Lloyd Kelly (Assist: Dusan Vlahovic) |
|
90+6' |
Match statistic
52
Possession
48
19
Total shots
10
7
Shots on target
5
6
Shots off target
3
6
Blocked shots
2
4
Corners
2
4
Offsides
0
13
Fouls
8
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund concluded their UEFA Champions League / League Phase match in a draw on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy. I am at a loss for words to express the myriad of emotions experienced during this thrilling match! Juventus is resilient. Following their remarkable victory in the Derby d'Italia, the stadium once again witnessed extraordinary events.
To summarize, Juventus found themselves down by two goals until just two minutes of injury time, yet they managed to equalize the match once again. This all unfolded in the second half: after a particularly intense first half, Karim Adeyemi scored with a rapid shot from the edge of the box that outsmarted goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. In the 63rd minute, Kenan Yildiz delivered a stunning strike, creating a magnificent arc that surpassed Kobel. However, the equalizer was short-lived, as Felix Nmecha quickly restored the lead for the Germans. Nevertheless, Juventus responded promptly, leveling the score again through Dušan Vlahović, who took advantage of Yildiz's superb through ball. This time, the stalemate persisted a bit longer, but in the 74th minute, Yan Couto capitalized on Thuram's hesitation and found the net at the near post, although it is difficult to overlook Di Gregorio's significant role in the goal. Ramy Bensebaini appeared to have secured the victory late in the game by converting a penalty after Lloyd Kelly's handball. It seemed the match was concluded when Bensebaini inadvertently passed the ball to Kalulu, who quickly assisted Vlahović to narrow the deficit. With two minutes of injury time remaining, Juventus seized the opportunity to provide their supporters with another unforgettable evening: Zhegrova initiated the counterattack, Vlahović made a run wide, and delivered a splendid cross for Kelly, who dove to score. The match ended with both teams earning a point after an extraordinary encounter.
Igor Tudor is now the fourth individual to serve as both player and coach for the Old Lady in the Champions League, joining the ranks of Ciro Ferrara, Antonio Conte, and Andrea Pirlo.
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Borussia Dortmund has struggled in their last six away matches (W1) against Italian teams in the Champions League, losing five of those games. This includes a 2-1 loss to Bologna last season, which was the Rossoblu's sole victory in eight league matches during the first phase.
Juventus has never been defeated in their first home game of the season in the European Cup/Champions League, boasting 11 wins and three draws across 14 matches. Last season, the Bianconeri secured a 3-1 victory over PSV.
Borussia Dortmund has won their opening match of the season in three of the last four Champions League seasons; the only exception was a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023-24 season.
Jonathan David has contributed to 9 goals (seven goals and two assists) in 10 Champions League appearances during the 2024-25 season. Among players with at least 500 minutes played, only three have a better minutes/goals+assists ratio than the Canadian (83): Raphinha (58), Serhou Guirassy (64), and Charles De Ketelaere (78).
Serhou Guirassy netted 13 goals in 14 matches for Borussia Dortmund in the 2024-25 Champions League, making him the African player with the highest goal tally in this competition.
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Borussia Dortmund gained the advantage in the 52nd minute. Karim Adeyemi netted a left-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner, with an assist from Serhou Guirassy. After striking the post, the goal was finally scored. A sequence on the edge of the box involved Nmecha, who collected a loose ball in the attacking midfield, Guirassy, and Adeyemi: the German found space and unleashed a powerful low shot that outsmarted Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio. Adeyemi has put his team in the lead.
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Juventus leveled the score in the 63rd minute. Kenan Yildiz found the net with a right-footed strike from outside the box, hitting the top right corner. He was assisted by João Mário. Mamma mia! Kenan Yildiz's brilliant goal secured a draw for Juve. João Mário sprinted across the pitch, setting up Yildiz in the left corner of the box, and then the Turk delivered a spectacular arc: a right-footed shot into the top corner, leaving Kobel with no chance. This is a familiar sight for Juve's number 10s, reminiscent of Del Piero's curling shot against Borussia Dortmund.
Challenging moment! In the 65th minute, Borussia Dortmund regained the lead. Felix Nmecha netted a right-footed strike from outside the area into the top right corner, with an assist from Karim Adeyemi. Ouch! Juventus' advantage lasted just a few seconds. Borussia pushed forward, Adeyemi troubled the Juventus defense in the box, and the German passed it to the edge of the area, setting up Nmecha, who was left unmarked, and he blasted a first-time shot past Di Gregorio.
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Juventus once again equalized in the 67th minute. Dušan Vlahović found the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. This was made possible by an assist from Kenan Yildiz, who delivered a through ball during a rapid counterattack. The match has become utterly chaotic. Juventus has leveled the score once more: Juve launched a swift counterattack, with Yildiz promptly passing to Vlahović. A striker of his caliber, in a one-on-one situation with Kobel, is unlikely to miss.
This is absolutely unbelievable! Borussia Dortmund has regained the lead in the 74th minute. Yan Couto found the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area into the bottom right corner, with an assist from Marcel Sabitzer. The match has turned completely chaotic. Juventus has equalized once more: Juve launched a rapid counterattack, with Yildiz swiftly delivering the ball to Vlahovic. A forward of his caliber, in a one-on-one situation with Kobel, is unlikely to miss.
Ouch! In the 86th minute, Ramy Bensebaini successfully converts a penalty with a left-footed shot directed to the bottom left corner. The penalty was awarded after Lloyd Kelly committed a handball in the penalty area. Following a VAR review, the penalty decision was confirmed. Bensebaini approached the spot to take the penalty, having had a discussion with Guirassy, and deceived Di Gregorio. Borussia Dortmund increased their advantage.
Juventus remains undeterred! In the 94th minute, Dušan Vlahović found the net with a left-footed strike from the center of the box into the top right corner. This was set up by Pierre Kalulu's cross. Juventus narrows the deficit. A poorly executed pass from the Borussia defense allows Kalulu to seize the ball, and he delivers an excellent pass to Vlahović, who finishes confidently from close range.
What a relief! Just as Juventus' motto states, "Until the end!" Juventus managed to secure an equalizer with a 4-4 goal in the 96th minute, thus salvaging a point. Lloyd Kelly scored with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Dušan Vlahović. Remarkably, at the Stadium, Juventus displayed unwavering determination and found the equalizer once more. A counterattack initiated by Zhegrova saw Vlahović go wide before passing, delivering a magnificent cross into the center, where Kelly dove to head it past Kobel. The goal was validated following an extensive VAR review.
2025 - 2026 UEFA Champions League
League Phase, Matchday 1
Juventus 4 - 4 Borussia Dortmund
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Allianz Stadium
Turin, Italy
21:00
Referee: François Letexier FRA.
Assistant Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier FRA.
Assistant Referee 2: Mehdi Rahmouni FRA.
Fourth Official: Jérémie Pignard FRA.
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA.
UEFA Referee Observer: Hugh Dallas SCO.
UEFA Delegate: Colin MacDonald SCO.
⚽️ Goals: 52' Karim Adeyemi (B), 63' Kenan Yildiz (J), 65' Felix Nmecha (B), 67', 94' Dušan Vlahović (J), 74' Yan Couto (B), 86' Ramy Bensebaini (B)(pen), 96' Lloyd Kelly (J)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 42' Waldemar Anton (B)
✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:
⚪️⚫️ Lineup JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, K. Thuram, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Yildiz, Openda; David.
Subs: Perin, Pinsoglio, Gatti, Locatelli, Conceicao, Vlahovic, Zhegrova, Adzic, Kostic, Rugani, Joao Mario, Cabal.
Coach: Igor Tudor.
Lineup BORUSSIA DORTMUND (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Yan Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy.
Subs: Ostrzinski, Meyer, Bellingham, Brandt, Gross, Chukwuemeka, Campbell, Mane, Kabar.
Coach: Niko Kovac.
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To summarize, Juventus found themselves down by two goals until just two minutes of injury time, yet they managed to equalize the match once again. This all unfolded in the second half: after a particularly intense first half, Karim Adeyemi scored with a rapid shot from the edge of the box that outsmarted goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. In the 63rd minute, Kenan Yildiz delivered a stunning strike, creating a magnificent arc that surpassed Kobel. However, the equalizer was short-lived, as Felix Nmecha quickly restored the lead for the Germans. Nevertheless, Juventus responded promptly, leveling the score again through Dušan Vlahović, who took advantage of Yildiz's superb through ball. This time, the stalemate persisted a bit longer, but in the 74th minute, Yan Couto capitalized on Thuram's hesitation and found the net at the near post, although it is difficult to overlook Di Gregorio's significant role in the goal. Ramy Bensebaini appeared to have secured the victory late in the game by converting a penalty after Lloyd Kelly's handball. It seemed the match was concluded when Bensebaini inadvertently passed the ball to Kalulu, who quickly assisted Vlahović to narrow the deficit. With two minutes of injury time remaining, Juventus seized the opportunity to provide their supporters with another unforgettable evening: Zhegrova initiated the counterattack, Vlahović made a run wide, and delivered a splendid cross for Kelly, who dove to score. The match ended with both teams earning a point after an extraordinary encounter.
Igor Tudor is now the fourth individual to serve as both player and coach for the Old Lady in the Champions League, joining the ranks of Ciro Ferrara, Antonio Conte, and Andrea Pirlo.
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Borussia Dortmund has struggled in their last six away matches (W1) against Italian teams in the Champions League, losing five of those games. This includes a 2-1 loss to Bologna last season, which was the Rossoblu's sole victory in eight league matches during the first phase.
Juventus has never been defeated in their first home game of the season in the European Cup/Champions League, boasting 11 wins and three draws across 14 matches. Last season, the Bianconeri secured a 3-1 victory over PSV.
Borussia Dortmund has won their opening match of the season in three of the last four Champions League seasons; the only exception was a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023-24 season.
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Jonathan David has contributed to 9 goals (seven goals and two assists) in 10 Champions League appearances during the 2024-25 season. Among players with at least 500 minutes played, only three have a better minutes/goals+assists ratio than the Canadian (83): Raphinha (58), Serhou Guirassy (64), and Charles De Ketelaere (78).
Serhou Guirassy netted 13 goals in 14 matches for Borussia Dortmund in the 2024-25 Champions League, making him the African player with the highest goal tally in this competition.
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🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund gained the advantage in the 52nd minute. Karim Adeyemi netted a left-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner, with an assist from Serhou Guirassy. After striking the post, the goal was finally scored. A sequence on the edge of the box involved Nmecha, who collected a loose ball in the attacking midfield, Guirassy, and Adeyemi: the German found space and unleashed a powerful low shot that outsmarted Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio. Adeyemi has put his team in the lead.
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🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 1- 1 Borussia Dortmund
Juventus leveled the score in the 63rd minute. Kenan Yildiz found the net with a right-footed strike from outside the box, hitting the top right corner. He was assisted by João Mário. Mamma mia! Kenan Yildiz's brilliant goal secured a draw for Juve. João Mário sprinted across the pitch, setting up Yildiz in the left corner of the box, and then the Turk delivered a spectacular arc: a right-footed shot into the top corner, leaving Kobel with no chance. This is a familiar sight for Juve's number 10s, reminiscent of Del Piero's curling shot against Borussia Dortmund.
🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 1- 2 Borussia Dortmund
Challenging moment! In the 65th minute, Borussia Dortmund regained the lead. Felix Nmecha netted a right-footed strike from outside the area into the top right corner, with an assist from Karim Adeyemi. Ouch! Juventus' advantage lasted just a few seconds. Borussia pushed forward, Adeyemi troubled the Juventus defense in the box, and the German passed it to the edge of the area, setting up Nmecha, who was left unmarked, and he blasted a first-time shot past Di Gregorio.
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🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
Juventus once again equalized in the 67th minute. Dušan Vlahović found the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. This was made possible by an assist from Kenan Yildiz, who delivered a through ball during a rapid counterattack. The match has become utterly chaotic. Juventus has leveled the score once more: Juve launched a swift counterattack, with Yildiz promptly passing to Vlahović. A striker of his caliber, in a one-on-one situation with Kobel, is unlikely to miss.
🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 2 - 3 Borussia Dortmund
This is absolutely unbelievable! Borussia Dortmund has regained the lead in the 74th minute. Yan Couto found the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area into the bottom right corner, with an assist from Marcel Sabitzer. The match has turned completely chaotic. Juventus has equalized once more: Juve launched a rapid counterattack, with Yildiz swiftly delivering the ball to Vlahovic. A forward of his caliber, in a one-on-one situation with Kobel, is unlikely to miss.
🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 2 - 4 Borussia Dortmund
Ouch! In the 86th minute, Ramy Bensebaini successfully converts a penalty with a left-footed shot directed to the bottom left corner. The penalty was awarded after Lloyd Kelly committed a handball in the penalty area. Following a VAR review, the penalty decision was confirmed. Bensebaini approached the spot to take the penalty, having had a discussion with Guirassy, and deceived Di Gregorio. Borussia Dortmund increased their advantage.
🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 3 - 4 Borussia Dortmund
Juventus remains undeterred! In the 94th minute, Dušan Vlahović found the net with a left-footed strike from the center of the box into the top right corner. This was set up by Pierre Kalulu's cross. Juventus narrows the deficit. A poorly executed pass from the Borussia defense allows Kalulu to seize the ball, and he delivers an excellent pass to Vlahović, who finishes confidently from close range.
🏆👉 ⚪️⚫️ Juventus 4 - 4 Borussia Dortmund
What a relief! Just as Juventus' motto states, "Until the end!" Juventus managed to secure an equalizer with a 4-4 goal in the 96th minute, thus salvaging a point. Lloyd Kelly scored with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Dušan Vlahović. Remarkably, at the Stadium, Juventus displayed unwavering determination and found the equalizer once more. A counterattack initiated by Zhegrova saw Vlahović go wide before passing, delivering a magnificent cross into the center, where Kelly dove to head it past Kobel. The goal was validated following an extensive VAR review.
League Phase, Matchday 1
Juventus 4 - 4 Borussia Dortmund
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Allianz Stadium
Turin, Italy
21:00
Referee: François Letexier FRA.
Assistant Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier FRA.
Assistant Referee 2: Mehdi Rahmouni FRA.
Fourth Official: Jérémie Pignard FRA.
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA.
UEFA Referee Observer: Hugh Dallas SCO.
UEFA Delegate: Colin MacDonald SCO.
⚽️ Goals: 52' Karim Adeyemi (B), 63' Kenan Yildiz (J), 65' Felix Nmecha (B), 67', 94' Dušan Vlahović (J), 74' Yan Couto (B), 86' Ramy Bensebaini (B)(pen), 96' Lloyd Kelly (J)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 42' Waldemar Anton (B)
✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:
⚪️⚫️ Lineup JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, K. Thuram, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Yildiz, Openda; David.
Subs: Perin, Pinsoglio, Gatti, Locatelli, Conceicao, Vlahovic, Zhegrova, Adzic, Kostic, Rugani, Joao Mario, Cabal.
Coach: Igor Tudor.
Lineup BORUSSIA DORTMUND (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Yan Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy.
Subs: Ostrzinski, Meyer, Bellingham, Brandt, Gross, Chukwuemeka, Campbell, Mane, Kabar.
Coach: Niko Kovac.
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