Juventus Hold Off Late Surge in Alkmaar to Snap 17-Game European Streak
Juventus claimed a 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the AZ Stadion on November 5, 2026, advancing to ten points in the UEFA Europa League phase and snapping the Dutch club’s 17-match home unbeaten European streak. Randal Kolo Muani and Teun Koopmeiners engineered a two-goal advantage before the Italian side weathered a furious late push from the hosts. The result keeps Luciano Spalletti’s squad firmly positioned near the top of the European standings ahead of a return to domestic fixtures.
Koopmeiners and Kolo Muani Dictate Terms Before Alkmaar Pressure
Juventus established early offensive rhythm through high positional turnover, accepting direct defensive duels across the pitch to force AZ Alkmaar back into their own half. Teun Koopmeiners opened the scoring against his former hometown side after converting a direct delivery from Randal Kolo Muani. Kolo Muani doubled the advantage shortly after by linking up with forward partner Nick Woltemade to finish a swift central combination.
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clubAZ Alkmaar altered the match geometry in the final stages by utilizing goalkeeper Jari De Busser to build out under pressure and bypass the Italian side’s forward line. The home team reduced the deficit when Mexx Meerdink capitalized on a defensive dispossession against Lloyd Kelly along the touchline to tap home. Meerdink appeared to strike an equalizer in added time, but the effort was ruled out for offside before the final whistle.
Speaking after the match, head coach Luciano Spalletti emphasized the tactical value of the victory amidst roster rotation and persistent squad fitness demands.
Luciano Spalletti
coach“When you win away to a team that hasn’t lost at home in 17 European games, winning 14 of them, that is a sign you played with authority and quality. We showed the right courage.”
The away triumph lifts Juventus to three wins and one draw through four Europa League phase fixtures, solidifying their trajectory toward direct knockout qualification. Spalletti’s side now turns its attention to domestic duties with a Serie A away fixture against Fiorentina scheduled for Sunday evening.