Juventus 4-4 Dortmund: Goals and Highlights
Summary
In a crazy UEFA Champions League opener on September 17, 2025, Juventus came back from 2-0 down to draw 4-4 with Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Stadium in Turin. The second half had all eight goals, matching the record for most goals in a Champions League draw, and the second time eight goals came after the break.
Juventus showed character to get a point, unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions. Dortmund, managed by Nuri Sahin, led twice but couldn’t hold on, their fifth loss in six away games against Italian teams.
Goals
The first half was goalless until the 52nd minute when Felix Nmecha scored for Dortmund from outside the box. Juventus hit back in the 55th as Kenan Yıldız curled one in. Dortmund went ahead again in the 59th through Karim Adeyemi’s low drive after a quick counter.
Four minutes later, in the 63rd, Dušan Vlahović equalized with a simple finish from a weighted pass. Dortmund scored again in the 68th through Serhou Guirassy’s tap-in, then Yan Couto blasted one in the 74th for 4-2. Substitute Vlahović pulled one back in the 90+4th with a volley from Pierre Kalulu’s cross, before Lloyd Kelly headed the equalizer in the 90+6th from another Vlahović assist.
Man of the Match
Dušan Vlahović was Man of the Match for his two goals and assist off the bench. The Serbian striker’s late heroics saved Juventus and proved his worth after all the summer transfer talk.
Highlights
The first half was calm, then crazy, with Dortmund scoring from turnovers at an all-time high. Gregor Kobel made early saves, but Juventus’s subs like Vlahović and Lloyd Kelly were the spark. Juventus had 58% possession and 22 shots to Dortmund’s 14.
Yellows for Khephren Thuram and Ramy Bensebaini, and a late penalty for Dortmund (scored by Bensebaini in the 86th? No, wait, Bensebaini’s pen was in the 74th, but flow held). Igor Tudor wants to tweak the defense post-match, Nuri Sahin regrets the missed chances. This is the second time in a row Juventus have come back from 2-0 down, so there’s attacking promise but defensive issues.
