Juventus drop two points in a lackluster draw with Rennes

At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus missed the two points they needed by drawing 2‑2 against Rennes on matchday J‑3 of the Europa League group stage, played on October 22, 2026.

First goal and Rennes' response

Luciano Spalletti's side, who found themselves trailing on the scoreboard, found the necessary energy to react in Nico González and Nick Woltemade, but without a happy ending. The coach tried to revive the team after a first half that started well and ended poorly.

The Italian side took the lead in the fifth minute when Woltemade found Çelik in space and the Turkish player beat Samba one‑on‑one. That goal put Juventus ahead before the opponent found a response.

Rennes responded quickly, equalising at the fifteen‑minute mark through Al‑Tamari. The goal neutralised the early advantage and restored parity on the scoreboard.

Spalletti's reaction and the final draw

Before the break, Juventus lost control and the French took advantage of their doubts to strike again, with a penalty converted by Boulaye Dia, former Villarreal player. The goal made the match uphill for the hosts in the LEAGUE.

Spalletti sought a reaction and found it with the introduction of Nico González, the Argentine who added verticality and stirred the attack. González earned a hand‑ball penalty after a big jump, and Woltemade converted the kick to restore 2‑2 in the sixty‑seven minute.

The German Woltemade was also a constant outlet: Juventus looked for him again and again with long balls and the striker won practically every aerial duel. His presence allowed his teammates to settle closer to the opponent's area.

In added time, Lucumí came close to scoring, but his goal was disallowed, forcing Juventus to settle for the draw. Journalist Fernando Gabarró described the matchday as one of the tensest of the EUROPA LEAGUE phase. The result heightened doubts after the 0‑3 defeat to Lazio the previous weekend.