Turin, Italy – Juventus finally ended their wait for a first victory in the 2025/26 Champions League with a dramatic 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt, thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Jonathan David. The Serie A giants had endured a shaky start to the campaign but showcased resilience to snatch three vital points in Turin.

Bodo/Glimt Shock the Old Lady

The match began with a surprise as the Norwegian side stunned Juventus in the first half. Ole Didrik Blomberg capitalized on a well-placed corner, nodding the ball to himself before firing home, giving Bodo/Glimt a deserved lead. The visitors dominated possession in the opening 45 minutes, creating a series of chances that tested the Juventus defense.

Juventus Fight Back

After the break, Juventus emerged with renewed intensity. Their equalizer came early in the second half, when Lois Openda reacted quickly to a loose ball, turning and firing past the Bodo/Glimt goalkeeper. Juventus’ momentum continued as they pushed for a winner, seeing a goal ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for offside.

The breakthrough finally arrived when Weston McKennie rose to head home, putting the Italian side ahead for the first time in the match. Juventus then nearly extended their lead through Teun Koopmeiners, whose effort was tipped over by a superb save.

Late Drama and Stoppage-Time Heroics

Bodo/Glimt were not finished, earning a penalty in the 87th minute. Sondre Brunstad Fet calmly converted, seemingly setting up a dramatic draw. However, in the 91st minute, Jonathan David became the hero. After Kenan Yildiz saw his shot saved, David tapped in the rebound to secure all three points for Juventus.

Standings and Implications

The victory boosts Juventus to six points, moving them just three points behind the top eight—the cutoff for automatic qualification to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt remain winless, sitting 31st in the 36-team league with only two points.

The thrilling encounter highlighted Juventus’ perseverance and ability to respond under pressure, a crucial trait as they aim to progress in Europe this season.