It was just after the final whistle, as they greeted their supporters after this fifth victory in six games, thanks to a goal from Moise Kean, that the Bianconeri learned of Zénit's equalizer in added time.
The joy of Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Magomed Ozdoev after equalizing (3-3) in additional time at home against Chelsea, on the 6th day of Group H of the Champions League, on December 8 2021 Olga MALTSEVA AFP
Thus, despite the heavy defeat among the Blues (4-0) during the fifth day of the group stage, the "Old lady" can hope for a less tough opponent in the round of 16, stage of the competition where she was. stopped for the last two seasons.
Facing the last of the group, Massimiliano Allegri had aligned a largely reworked team, with in particular the Belgian Koni De Winter (19 years old, youngest player to start a Champions League match with Juve, according to statistician Opta) in defense, the Brazilian Arthur (second start of the season) in the middle and Moise Kean in tip.
Juventus Turin coach Massimiliano Allegri in the home game against Malmö, counting for Matchday 6 of Group H of the Champions League, December 8, 2021 Marco BERTORELLO AFP
With a good head butt on a nice cross from Federico Bernardeschi (18th), Kean took the opportunity to score his first goal in C1 with the Juve shirt, and the first in this event since that in Barcelona (4-1 ) with Paris SG last February.
Juventus Turin striker Moise Kean opens the scoring at home against Malmö goalkeeper Ismaël Diawara on Matchday 6 of Group H of the Champions League, December 8, 2021 Marco BERTORELLO AFP
He then missed two great opportunities in the second half (71st, 83rd), but Juve owes him a lot, as to Magomed Ozdoev, the one who crucified Chelsea in the 94th minute.
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