UCL: Juventus Outlasts RB Leipzig 3-2

Vlahovic, Conceicao Seal Dramatic Comeback Win for Juventus

“We never gave up, and it paid off.”

Dusan Vlahovic's brace leads Juventus past RB Leipzig 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League.

Juventus pulled off an incredible comeback win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, despite having goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio sent off in the 59th minute. The Italian giants trailed 2-1 after Benjamin Sesko's penalty but rallied to secure a 3-2 triumph.

Juventus suffered injuries to captain Gleison Bremer and Nicolas Gonzalez early on. Sesko opened the scoring for Leipzig, but Dusan Vlahovic equalized before the break.

Red Card Drama

Di Gregorio's dismissal for handball outside the box in the 59th minute seemed to seal Juventus' fate. However, Vlahovic leveled the score again after Sesko restored Leipzig's lead from the penalty spot.

Conceicao's Winner

Francisco Conceicao's 82nd-minute strike sealed the stunning comeback victory for Juventus, their second win in as many Champions League matches.

Match Stats:

RB Leipzig: Benjamin Sesko (15', 65' pen)

Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic (25', 70'), Francisco Conceicao (82')

Red Card: Michele di Gregorio (59')

Juventus manager Thiago Motta praised his team's resilience, saying, “We showed incredible character.” Vlahovic added, “We never gave up, and it paid off.”

Leipzig boss Marco Rose acknowledged his team's struggles, stating, “We couldn't capitalize on our advantage.”