Europa League – Walter Madd scores as Juventus draw 2-2 with Rennes

In another key match of the third round of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League, Juventus, playing at home, managed a 2-2 draw against Rennes from Ligue 1, thanks to goals from Celiac and Walter Madd.

Four minutes into the match, Juventus created an attacking opportunity. McKennie headed the ball across, and Walter Madd received it and fired a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went wide. In the 5th minute, Walter Madd played a through ball to Celiac, who followed up and entered the penalty area before slotting the ball into the net, giving Juventus a dream start of 1-0.

In the 8th minute, Rennes attempted a counter-attack. Valentin Rongier received a pass from Adrian Tommasson and took a long-range shot, but it was cleared by Juventus goalkeeper Vicario. In the 11th minute, Rennes continued their attack. Moussa Tamari received the ball and shot from near the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 15th minute, Brian Reynolds headed the ball across the goal, and Moussa Tamari, despite the defense, slotted it home to level the score at 1-1 for Rennes. In the 19th minute, Koopmenas chipped the ball into the box from the right wing, but Gatti's header was saved by Rennes goalkeeper Blaise Samba.

In the 24th minute, Juventus attacked again. McKennie delivered a cross, but Muani's header went over the bar. In the 30th minute, Brian Reynolds crossed the ball, and Najida volleyed it from inside the box, but the ball was caught by Juventus goalkeeper Vicario.

In the 40th minute, Rennes took a corner kick. Najida received the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot. Douglas Luiz made contact with the ball with his hand while clearing it, and the referee awarded Rennes a penalty. Blair Dia converted the penalty, putting Rennes ahead 2-1 against Juventus.

In the first half stoppage time, Adrian Tomásson received a pass from Musa Tamari and took a shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

At the start of the second half, Juventus substituted Kalulu for Celik. In the 49th minute, Cambiasso chipped a pass into the penalty area, but Kalulu's header went wide. In the 53rd minute, Blair Dia orchestrated an attack, and Moussa Tamari followed up with a shot from inside the penalty area, but Juventus goalkeeper Vicario made the save.

In the 65th minute, Juventus launched an attack with a cross. Nicolas Gonzalez's header struck Brian Reynolds' hand, resulting in a penalty. Walter Madd then converted the penalty, leveling the score at 2-0 for Juventus.

In the 71st minute, McKennie passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Waltermad's shot was blocked. In the 75th minute, Kupmenas took a corner kick, and Waltermad's header went wide.

In the 88th minute, Douglas Luis took a free kick, and John Lukumi scored with a low shot in the ensuing scramble. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that Lukumi was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

Ultimately, Juventus drew 2-2 with Rennes at home.

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