Veiga Rescues Villarreal with Last-Minute Equaliser Against Juventus

In the UEFA Champions League group stage match on 1 October 2025, Villarreal secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Juventus at the Estadio de la Cerámica in front of 20,087 fans. Villarreal started strongly, and on 18 minutes, Georges Mikautadze converted a precise pass from Nicolas Pepe to give the home side the lead. Juventus responded after halftime, with Federico Gatti scoring an overhead kick in the 49th minute to equalise.

Francisco Conceicao, who came on at halftime, then scored in the 56th minute to put Juventus ahead, capitalising on a break through Villarreal’s defence and finishing past Arnau Tenas. Despite Juventus dominating much of the second half, Villarreal salvaged a point in the 90th minute when Renato Veiga headed in a cross from I. Akhomach, marking a dramatic late equaliser.

Conceicao was named player of the match with an average rating of 9.14, while Veiga received 8.78 for his decisive goal. The draw continues Juventus’ inconsistent run in the Champions League, with just two wins in their last ten matches (D5 L3). Villarreal next face Manchester City on 21 October, while Juventus travel to Real Madrid a day later. Both sides demonstrated attacking intent, but Villarreal’s late intervention ensured they left with a valuable point.