A captivating clash between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus Turin ended in a 4-4 draw, delivering a thrilling spectacle in their Champions League opener. The match, initially characterized by a subdued first half, erupted into a high-scoring affair after the interval.
The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when Karim Adeyemi fired a powerful shot from approximately 16 meters, leaving the Juventus goalkeeper with no chance. Juventus responded swiftly, with Kenan Yildiz leveling the score with a remarkable curler in the 64th minute. Dortmund regained the lead moments later through Felix Nmecha, only to see Dusan Vlahovic equalize again for Juventus.
The momentum swung back in Dortmund’s favor as Yan Couto found the net in the 74th minute, capitalizing on a turnover and a swift counterattack. Ramy Bensebaini then extended Dortmund’s advantage, calmly converting a penalty in the 31st minute. However, Juventus refused to concede, with Vlahovic once again pulling the Serie A side level late in the contest. The drama continued into stoppage time, as Lloyd Kelly headed home a dramatic equalizer, bringing the pulsating match to a close.