First Goal and Assist for Douglas Luiz Secures 2-0 Victory
Douglas Luiz registered both a goal and an assist to lead Juventus to a 2-0 Serie A victory against Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday evening. The Brazilian midfielder scored his first competitive goal for the club following his €50m move from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024, securing the win before half-time as Juventus recovered from their prior 3-0 league loss to Lazio.
The performance marked the first time in his career that Douglas Luiz recorded a goal and an assist in the same league fixture. Juventus controlled the opening half, building their two-goal lead, but faced heavy defensive pressure after the break following mid-match tactical changes by Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco. Pierre Kalulu joined in the first-half celebrations as the visitors held firm despite a reduced attacking output over the final 45 minutes.
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clubThe away result stabilizes Juventus’ position in Serie A, providing three points on the road after their recent setback. The fixture completes a key league bounce-back as the club continues its autumn domestic schedule.
“We’re happy with the game and the goals. We had a good first half but slept a bit in the second. We have to improve and play better for the whole game. I like to play in this position. Three points away from home is an important thing, but we can do better.”Sky Sport Italia
