UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1
Juventus 4 - 4 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Waldemar Anton 42'
HT
K. Adeyemi (S. Guirassy) 52'
58' ↓ J. David ↑D. Vlahovic
59' ↓ W. McKennie ↑Joao Mario
63' K. Yildiz (Joao Mario)
F. Nmecha (K. Adeyemi) 65'
67' D. Vlahovic (K. Yildiz)
69' ↓ T. Koopmeiners ↑M. Locatelli
69' ↓ L. Openda ↑V. Adzic
↓ F. Nmecha ↑J. Bellingham 71'
↓ M. Beier ↑J. Brandt 71'
Y. Couto 74'
R. Bensebaini 86'
87' ↓ K. Yildiz ↑E. Zhegrova
90' D. Vlahovic (P. Kalulu)
90' L. Kelly (D. Vlahovic)
↓ S. Guirassy ↑P. Gross 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Juventus
Goalkeepers
M. Di Gregorio 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Midfielders
W. McKennie 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
T. Koopmeiners
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
K. Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cambiaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Perin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Pinsoglio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Gatti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rugani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joao Mario 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
6.3
Rating
J. Cabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Locatelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Adzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kostic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Conceicao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Vlahovic 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.7
Rating
E. Zhegrova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bensebaini
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Y. Couto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Sabitzer 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
F. Nmecha
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
K. Adeyemi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
S. Guirassy 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
S. Ostrzinski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Mane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kabar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gross
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 2 | Juventus | Friendlies Clubs | Signal Iduna Park |
| 18/03/2015 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 3 | Juventus | UEFA Champions League | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 24/02/2015 | Juventus | 2 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | Juventus Stadium |
10/08/2025
18/03/2015
24/02/2015
Juventus Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vlahović Rescues Juventus in Eight-Goal Champions League Spectacle
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. When two European heavyweights collide in the group stage, a 4-4 draw that leaves both sides celebrating and cursing is the only verdict that captures the sheer madness of what unfolded at Allianz Stadium.
The Intensity Never Stopped
From the opening whistle, this was a match devoid of caution. Borussia Dortmund arrived in Turin intent on proving they belonged in Europe's elite company, and for 74 minutes, they made a compelling case. Karim Adeyemi struck first in the 52nd minute, assisted by Serhou Guirassy, igniting a frenetic second half. The balance of power shifted constantly—Juventus equalised through Kenan Yıldız's clinical finish in the 63rd minute (set up by Joao Mario), only for Felix Nmecha to restore Dortmund's lead two minutes later. By the 74th minute, Yan Couto's header made it 3-2 to the visitors, and the stakes appeared set: Dortmund were in control.
The Turning Point: Vlahović's Resurrection
Then came the chaos. Dušan Vlahović, introduced as a substitute, became Juventus's executioner. In the 86th minute, Rayan Bensebaini's penalty gave Dortmund a 4-3 cushion—seemingly decisive. But Juventus weren't finished. Vlahović levelled in the 90th minute, assisted by Pierre Kalulu, and in the same breath, Lloyd Kelly completed the resurrection with a Vlahović assist. Eight goals in one match. Two teams, 52 combined shots (Juventus 19, Dortmund 10), possession split 52-48 in Juventus's favour. The data screams of an upset factor that neither side anticipated.
The Numbers Behind the Madness
Juventus's 89% pass accuracy (437 of 491) and dominance in the final third proved decisive in the end, yet Dortmund's clinical efficiency—just 10 shots to Juventus's 19—nearly stole the night. Vlahović's 9.7 rating and two-goal, one-assist performance, combined with Yıldız's all-round brilliance (goal, assist, three key passes), turned the tide when it mattered most. Both sides leave with a point and a story: a match that will be replayed, analysed, and celebrated as the kind of European football that reminds us why we watch.
Key Questions
What made Dušan Vlahović the Man of the Match?
Two goals and an assist as a substitute, including a 90th-minute equaliser and the assist for Kelly's dramatic leveller. Clinical finishing under maximum pressure.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking from both sides, weak defensive transitions, and Juventus's late intensity. Neither team prioritised solidity over ambition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Collision Course at the Cutoff
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This is a desperate scramble to secure a foothold above the elimination line before the continental giants pull away.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League kicks off its league stage at the Allianz Stadium on September 16, 2025, the usual glamour of this fixture is replaced by grit. Both Juventus and Borussia Dortmund find themselves in precarious positions early on, hovering near the dangerous 24th-place playoff line. Juventus enters with a Form that has been inconsistent (WWDLD), struggling to turn draws into decisive wins. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive with a more explosive Balance, having netted 19 goals in their domestic campaign, yet their defensive vulnerabilities suggest a Stakes-heavy encounter where any mistake could be fatal for their top-8 aspirations.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by the confrontation between the Juventus defensive block and the fluid Borussia Dortmund attacking unit. While the home side has prioritized defensive structural integrity to mask a lack of individual Stars in peak form, the German side relies on high-velocity transitions. If the Juventus midfield cannot disrupt the service to the wings, the visitors' superior goal-scoring record this season will likely dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Expect a tactical stalemate. Juventus will likely sit deep to avoid being caught on the break, forcing a low-scoring affair. Borussia Dortmund has the firepower to break through, but their own defensive lapses often gift opportunities to opponents. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, leaving both sides frustrated but alive in the hunt for the knockout rounds.