Juventus Stages Dramatic Champions League comeback, Draws 4-4 with Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund, Germany – February 25, 2025 – Juventus pulled off a stunning late comeback to secure a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Champions League match tonight. Dusan Vlahovic adn a goal from kelly in the 94th and 96th minutes respectively completed a remarkable turnaround for the Bianconeri, rescuing a point after falling behind multiple times.
The match, played at Signal Iduna Park, saw a tactical shift from Juventus coach Igor Tudor, who made three changes from the team’s previous match against Inter. Kalulu replaced Cats in defense, while Opennda made his first start up front.Koopmeiners dropped into a deeper midfield role, with Locatelli on the bench, and Vlahovic initially joined David in a reshaped attack alongside Yildiz.
Borussia Dortmund, led by coach Kovac, relied on the attacking threat of Guirassy, who entered the match with 15 Champions League goals in his first 18 appearances. Adeyemi, previously linked with a move to Juventus during the summer transfer window, also featured prominently in the Dortmund attack.
the first half saw a cautious approach from Juventus, allowing Dortmund to dominate possession. David had a promising opportunity in the 30th minute, but his left-footed shot sailed high. Juventus grew into the game towards the end of the half, but struggled to break down the German defense.
The second half exploded into life. Dortmund nearly took the lead immediately, with Beier hitting the post after escaping Kalulu and beating goalkeeper Gregorio. Shortly after, Adeyemi found space to score, giving Dortmund the lead.
Guirassy than missed a golden opportunity to double Dortmund’s advantage, denied by an onrushing Di Gregorio. Tudor responded by bringing on Joao Mario and Vlahovic for McKennie and David.
Yildiz then produced a moment of magic, scoring a delicate right-footed goal reminiscent of Alessandro Del Piero to level the score. Though, Dortmund quickly regained the lead through Nmecha, who scored from outside the area.
Juventus responded again, with Yildiz providing the assist for Vlahovic to score past Kobel. But the drama wasn’t over. Thuram lost possession, allowing Yan Couto to put Dortmund ahead once more. Vlahovic came close to equalizing again, hitting the post in the 86th minute.
Dortmund appeared to have sealed the victory when Bensebaini converted a penalty, awarded for handball against Kelly after VAR review. However, Juventus refused to surrender, and in a frantic finish, Vlahovic and Kelly scored in the 94th and 96th minutes respectively to snatch a dramatic 4-4 draw.
The result highlights Juventus’ resilience and fighting spirit, despite defensive vulnerabilities. The match will be remembered as a Champions League classic, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the competition.
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