Juventus began their Europa League league phase campaign in the most convincing fashion, beating NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in Turin. The Italian side took control early and gave their opponents no room at all, on a night at the Allianz Stadium that quickly turned into a display of strength.
The opening goal set the tone for a one-way night
The match was unlocked in the 9th minute, when Nico Gonzalez took advantage of an error by the opposing goalkeeper after a long ball from Kamil Grabara and sent the ball into the net.
The early lead gave Juventus momentum, and they continued to push forward and keep the match under control without ever putting their advantage in doubt.
Juventus stretched the gap before the break
The second goal arrived in the 24th minute, when Kerim Alajbegovic struck accurately from distance to make it 2-0.
Shortly before the end of the first half, the Italians won a penalty and Nick Woltemade scored from the spot in the 35th minute to make it 3-0.
With that goal, the German forward became the first German player to score for Juventus in a major European competition since Jürgen Kohler in 1995.
The second half also belonged entirely to the Bianconeri
After the break, Juventus maintained the same intensity and continued to control the game, while NEC failed to change the course of the match.
The fourth goal was scored in the 75th minute by Zeki Çelik after a well-worked move by the hosts.
Kolo Muani sealed the five-goal rout
To complete the evening, Randal Kolo Muani scored the fifth goal in the 82nd minute and brought to a close a one-sided contest in Turin.
With this 5-0 win, Juventus take their first three points in the Europa League league phase and begin their European campaign with a result that speaks for itself.
The emphatic victory confirms an ideal start for the Turin side, who in their opening match sent clear signals about their ambitions in this competition.
Against an opponent outclassed in every department, Juventus produced not only the result but also a performance that immediately puts them at the center of attention in the Europa League.