Juventus Prevails 2-1 Over Lecce in Dramatic Finale

Turin, Italy — In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus secured a 2-1 victory against Lecce on April 12, 2025, keeping their hopes of climbing the Serie A standings alive.

The match kicked off with Juventus taking control early. Kenan Yildiz opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, netting a right-footed shot from inside the box after an assist from Dusan Vlahovic. Yildiz’s goal set the tone for a dominant first half where Juventus dominated possession, finishing with 68.7% of the ball.

Juventus doubled their lead just before halftime with Teun Koopmeiners finding the net in the first minute of the match and later assisting Yildiz for the second goal, showcasing their attacking prowess. The first half ended with Juventus leading 2-0, leaving Lecce looking for answers.

The second half began with Lecce showing signs of life. Despite a series of missed attempts on goal, they finally struck back in the 86th minute when Federico Baschirotto headed a ball from Thórir Helgason into the bottom left corner, narrowing the score to 2-1.

With three minutes of added time announced, Lecce ramped up the pressure, but Juventus held firm, closing the match and securing the much-needed three points. “We showed resilience today,” said Juventus coach Igor Tudor. “The team executed our game plan effectively and held off Lecce’s late charge.”

Lecce struggled with their attacks, resulting in a lackluster first half, but they got more involved in the match after Baschirotto’s goal. “We never gave up,” Lecce’s coach Marco Giampaolo said. “While it’s disappointing to lose, we have to focus on the positives from our second-half performance.”

The match statistics revealed some tight contests on the pitch: Juventus took 15 shots with 8 on target, while Lecce managed 8 shots with 4 on target. Juventus controlled the match despite Lecce’s efforts to wrestle back the momentum.

As a result of this victory, Juventus improved to 59 points, temporarily climbing to third place in Serie A, while Lecce remains in a precarious position as they seek to avoid relegation.