UEFA Europa League | 2026-09-17 21:00
Allianz Stadium, Turin
📊 Match Insights
On Thursday evening, Italian powerhouses Juventus will take on Dutch contenders NEC as both teams kick off their Europa League journeys.
Each club experienced disappointment in their attempts to qualify for the Champions League, leading them to now compete in UEFA's secondary tournament.
Juventus faced a significant setback at the conclusion of last season, earning only five points from their last five matches, which resulted in them finishing outside the top four in Serie A and missing out on Champions League participation.
Interim coach Luciano Spalletti, who took charge during a challenging season, managed to keep his position and was granted an extension, but the team's start to the new season has been inconsistent.
After narrowly defeating Frosinone and Parma, they drew with AC Milan at home thanks to a late equalizer, but their latest match ended in disappointment. Despite twice equalizing against Sassuolo, they conceded a last-minute goal from Vasilije Adzic, a player on loan from Juventus.
Now, the Bianconeri are eager to recover from this recent defeat as they embark on their latest European campaign.
As two-time European champions, Juventus boasts a storied history, and their seasoned coach is well-acquainted with the intricacies of this tournament.
Spalletti will be managing in the Europa League for the fifth time, having previously led Zenit St Petersburg, Roma, Inter Milan, and Napoli, and he has only suffered two losses in 18 group stage matches.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anderlecht
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Ararat-Armenia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W D |
| 3 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 4 |
Benfica
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W W |
| 5 |
Beşiktaş
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | L W W W W |
| 6 |
Bournemouth
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 7 |
Celje
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 8 |
Celta Vigo
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 9 |
Celtic
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 10 |
Crystal Palace
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 11 |
Ferencvarosi TC
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W D |
| 12 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 13 |
Hapoel Beer Sheva
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 14 |
1899 Hoffenheim
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 15 |
Jagiellonia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W |
| 16 |
Juventus
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 17 |
Lech Poznan
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | D W W W |
| 18 |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 19 |
Levski Sofia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 20 |
Lillestrom
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W D |
| 21 |
Lyon
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 22 |
Marseille
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 23 |
AC Milan
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 24 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 25 |
OFI
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W |
| 26 |
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 27 |
Omonia Nicosia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W L W D |
| 28 |
Real Sociedad
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 29 |
Rennes
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 30 |
Red Bull Salzburg
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W |
| 31 |
Sparta Praha
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 32 |
Sturm Graz
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 33 |
Sunderland
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 34 |
Torreense
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 35 |
Union St. Gilloise
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 36 |
Plzen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W L |
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Juventus
L
D
W
W
W
NEC Nijmegen
L
D
L
W
L
🏥 Injuries & absences
Juventus
J. Boga
- Muscle Injury
A. Durmisi
- Red Card
J. Ekhator
- Off the roster
L. Kelly
- Red Card
M. Locatelli
- Knee Injury
A. Milik
- Inactive
D. Rugani
- Off the roster
K. Thuram
- Knee Injury
K. Yildiz
- Foot Injury
E. Zhegrova
- Off the roster
J. Cabal
- Thigh Injury
NEC Nijmegen
G. Crettaz
- Red Card
F. Entius
- Off the roster
D. Fonville
- Injury
I. Hansen-Aaroen
- Off the roster
A. Kaplan
- Knee Injury
Y. Moslih
- Off the roster
A. Tahaui
- Off the roster
E. Mor
- Injury
