October 03, (THEWILL) – Juventus delivered a remarkable second-half performance to defeat RB Leipzig 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League, despite playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match. The Italian side maintained their perfect start to their European campaign with this vital away victory at the Red Bull Arena.
The match began cautiously, with both teams known for their defensive capabilities experiencing early setbacks. Juventus faced immediate challenges when Bremer and Nicolas Gonzalez required substitution within the opening 10 minutes. The deadlock broke through Benjamin Sesko’s masterful finish, converting Xavi Simons’ precise pass to give the German side the advantage.
The second half transformed into an extraordinary spectacle of football. Dusan Vlahovic equalised with a well-placed header from Francisco Conceicao’s cross, but drama ensued when Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio received a red card for handling outside his area. Sesko converted the subsequent penalty after a handball incident, putting Leipzig back in front.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Juventus mounted an incredible comeback. Vlahovic produced a magnificent curling strike to level the scores once more, before Conceicao emerged as the hero, finding space in the penalty area to score the winning goal with just eight minutes remaining on the clock.
This victory extends Juventus’s remarkable scoring pattern, having netted exactly three goals in each of their five victories this season. The result places them in a commanding position in their UCL group, demonstrating their ability to overcome significant obstacles away from home.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
