Key Takeaways:
- Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal in the Champions League on Wednesday following a stoppage-time header from Renato Veiga
- Igor Tudor lamented missed opportunities and nervous play, particularly citing two squandered chances by Jonathan David
- Juventus have conceded 11 goals in their last five matches ahead of their upcoming clash against AC Milan on Sunday
Key Moments from the Champions League Clash
Juventus surrendered a lead in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Villarreal on Wednesday night, with Fabio Gatti’s acrobatic goal and Francesco Conceicao’s breakaway effort ultimately cancelled out by late drama in Turin. Villarreal had initially seized the advantage through Georges Mikautadze in the first half, before Gatti equalised for the hosts early in the second period. Juventus appeared poised for victory when Conceicao pounced on a misplaced pass from Dani Parejo, finishing past Arnau Tenas in the 56th minute. However, former Juventus player Renato Veiga restored parity for Villarreal with a powerful header from a corner in the 90th minute.
Jonathan David was lowest rated Juventus player against Villarreal yesterday (5.2 via @SofascoreINT ). Here’s his performance by the numbers 😬📊
86 minutes
27 touches
2 shots off target
0/3 successful dribbles
14/15 accurate passes
2/9 ground duals won
7 possessions lost… pic.twitter.com/EeIUUldvM1— 🎥 The AJC 🏳️🏴 (@The_AJC_) October 2, 2025
Tudor’s Post-Match Assessment
Following the final whistle, Juventus manager Igor Tudor expressed his anger with his side’s inability to close out the match in the dying moments. He identified missed chances and anxious play as contributing factors, highlighting two significant opportunities for Jonathan David that went unconverted. In his interview with Sky Sport, Tudor stated: “I’m angry; you can’t throw the game away in the final seconds because of a corner like that. It’s disappointing because we had the game in hand.
“During half-time, I gave concrete instructions and asked them to be positive. Then Conceicao made the difference. Where did we go wrong? There’s regret for not having closed it out sooner; we had two chances with [Jonathan] David and at 3-1 it would have been over. Too much frenzy and nervousness, too many simple misplaced passes.”
Despite the disheartening conclusion, Tudor ultimately accepted the point, commenting: “We pushed hard in the second half, a great second half, they were better in the first. We’ll take this point and move on.”
Defensive Woes and Statistical Insights
Juventus have now conceded 11 goals in their last five matches across all competitions, with seven coming in contests against Inter and Borussia Dortmund. Despite this record, Tudor publicly defended his back three, commending their efforts in keeping the team competitive. He remarked: “The three at the back are all doing well, they keep the team afloat every game,” adding: “We’re a bit lacking in ball possession, we’re last in this statistic. The team is there, it would be nice to play at a high level for 90 minutes, but it’s not easy. We also have our weaknesses and our difficulties.”
Looking Ahead to AC Milan and Allegri’s Homecoming
Juventus will next host Serie A leaders AC Milan on Sunday at the Allianz Stadium. The match will mark Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Turin, as Tudor seeks an improved defensive display and a return to winning form.
