DBasia.news – Playing for their fans, in Turin, Juventus were unable to maximize these benefits after being held to a 1-1 draw by their guests, Nantes.
Massimiliano Allegri’s Bianconeri took the lead early in the first half, in the 13th minute thanks to Dusan Vlahovic’s goal. Juve were conceded in the second half by Ludovic Bias’ goal in the 60th minute.
Juventus actually dominated the game by obtaining a number of valuable opportunities. Vlahovic’s goal was created thanks to the cooperation between the Serbian striker and Federico Chiesa and Angel Di Maria.
Chiesa had the chance to score Juve’s winner had his shot missed the bar, which came moments after Nantes had equalized via a quick counter-attack that was executed perfectly by Bias. This result makes Juventus need a win in the second leg at Nantes headquarters to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League this season.
Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic have been directly involved in the same goal (goal + assist) for only the second time in their careers together, before tonight, for Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia on August 18, 2019 (assist Dusan, goal scored by Federico).
This result made Juventus need a win in the second leg at Nantes headquarters, next Friday (24/2) in order to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League this season.