The first half was quite tight, both sides took the initiative to explore, so no goals were scored. However, as soon as the second half started, the game changed completely. In the 52nd minute, Adeyemi opened the scoring for Dortmund after a combination with Guirassy. Juventus quickly responded, Yildiz scored the equalizer 1-1 in the 64th minute.
The back-to-back chase scenario took place when within just 4 minutes, Nmecha took Dortmund 2-1 and Vlahovic leveled the gap to 2-2. It was thought that the German representative had held the victory to a draw when Couto and Bensebaini took turns scoring in the 75th and 86th minutes, helping Dortmund lead 4-2.
However, Juventus showed a strong fighting spirit. The Turin team did not give up and created an emotional comeback in extra time. Vlahovic completed his double in the 90+4 minute before Kelly scored the decisive goal in the 90+6 minute, ending the thrilling match with a score of 4-4.
This draw has helped both Juventus and Dortmund have an acceptable start, but they will clearly have to improve their defense if they want to go far in this year's tournament. This is also one of the most exciting matches since the 2025-2026 Champions League group stage kicked off.
