Samuel Mbangula came to Juventus’ rescue with a dramatic late goal, securing a 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League play-off clash on Tuesday night in Turin.
The 21-year-old winger sealed the win in the 82nd minute at the Allianz Stadium, giving Juventus a crucial lead ahead of next week’s second-leg showdown in the Netherlands.
Juventus took control early, with Weston McKennie smashing home a powerful strike in the 34th minute to give the hosts the lead. However, PSV refused to back down, and former Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic silenced the Turin crowd with a stunning equalizer in the 56th minute. Cutting inside Lloyd Kelly, the 36-year-old unleashed a fierce low shot past Michele Di Gregorio, reigniting PSV’s hopes.
With both teams pressing for a winner, Mbangula stepped up to deliver the decisive moment, forcing home the ball late in the game to restore Juve’s advantage.
Juventus now head to Eindhoven with momentum, aiming to secure a place in the last 16, where either Inter Milan or Arsenal awaits. But first, they’ll face Inter in a high-stakes Serie A clash this Sunday, adding another layer of drama to their season.
Can Juventus finish the job in the second leg and keep their Champions League dreams alive? The battle continues next week at the Philips Stadion!
