Europa League – Nicolas González scores as Juventus thrashes NEC Nijmegen 5-0

In another match of the first round of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League, Juventus, playing at home, defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 thanks to goals from Nicolas González, Alaibegovic, Walter Madd, Zeki Cerlik, and Muani.

Four minutes into the game, Juventus created an attacking opportunity, and Gatti scored with a sliding shot in the ensuing scramble. However, the goal was disallowed because Gatti had fouled NEC Nijmegen goalkeeper Polster earlier.

In the 6th minute, NEC Nijmegen striker Bryan Linsen received a pass from his teammate and shot from the penalty area, but the shot went wide. In the 9th minute, Juventus goalkeeper Grabala took the kick, and Nicolas Gonzalez received the ball, beat NEC Nijmegen goalkeeper Polster, and shot the ball into the empty net, giving Juventus a 1-0 lead.

In the 17th minute, NEC Nijmegen attempted a counter-attack. Geron Cerri played a long pass, and Noé Lebreton received the ball and shot from inside the penalty area, but the shot was too central and easily saved by Juventus goalkeeper Grabara. In the 23rd minute, Douglas Luiz received a pass from Kalulu outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was blocked.

In the 24th minute, McKennie dribbled forward and passed the ball back to Alaibegovic, who adjusted his position before unleashing a long-range shot that found the back of the net, giving Juventus a 2-0 lead over NEC Nijmegen. In the 32nd minute, NEC Nijmegen striker Clement Bischoff suffered an injury and was subsequently replaced by Denis Geiger.

In the 35th minute, Nicolas González was brought down by NEC Nijmegen defender Cabal while dribbling forward, and the referee awarded Juventus a penalty. Walter Madd then converted the penalty, extending Juventus' lead to 3-0.

In the 37th minute, Ayoudele Thomas received a pass from his teammate and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was saved by Juventus goalkeeper Grabala. In the 44th minute, Nejasmic passed the ball diagonally, and Cabal received it before taking a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the post.

In the 51st minute of the second half, NEC Nijmegen launched an attack. Dennis Geiger, outside the penalty area, received a pass from Bryan Linsen and took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 59th minute, John Lukumi chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Walter Madd headed the ball towards goal, but it was cleared by Juventus goalkeeper Polster.

In the 71st minute, Juventus substituted Muani for Arajbegovic. In the 75th minute, Muani broke through the defense and passed the ball across, where Zeki Celiq scored from close range, making the score 4-0 for Juventus.

In the 82nd minute, John Lucoumi made a long pass, and Muani received the ball, broke into the penalty area, and fired a low shot into the empty net, helping Juventus secure a 5-0 victory.

In the end, Juventus won 5-0 at home against NEC Nijmegen, securing a winning start to their Europa League campaign.

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