Juventus suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 season after a late goal from loanee Vasilije Adzic secured a 3-2 victory for Sassuolo.
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Key facts
- •Sassuolo and Juventus are now both level on seven points in the Serie A standings.
- •Edon Zhegrova scored both goals for Juventus during the match.
- •Luciano Spalletti replaced Igor Tudor as Juventus head coach in October 2025.
- •Vasilije Adzic has recorded three goals and one assist in five appearances for Sassuolo this season.
- •The match was played on September 13, 2026, at Mapei Stadium in Reggio nell’Emilia.
Juventus lost 3-2 to Sassuolo at Mapei Stadium on Sunday, marking the club's first defeat of the 2026-27 Serie A campaign. The match concluded with three goals scored after the 89th minute, including a 94th-minute winner from Vasilije Adzic, who is currently on loan at Sassuolo from Juventus.
By the numbers
Match Summary and Late Drama
The match remained scoreless until the 65th minute when Sebastiano Esposito scored for Sassuolo. Juventus equalized in the 82nd minute through Edon Zhegrova. The final minutes saw a flurry of activity: Kieron Bowie put Sassuolo ahead 2-1 in the 89th minute, Zhegrova leveled the score again in stoppage time, and Adzic ultimately secured the win for the hosts following a counterattack.
Club Leadership and Future Outlook
Juventus executive Giovanni Carnevali addressed the loss, stating that the team must learn from the result and acknowledging defensive and collective errors. Carnevali expressed continued support for head coach Luciano Spalletti, who has been with the club since October 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. Carnevali emphasized that he does not believe in changing coaches mid-season and prefers to focus on long-term planning.
Adzic Loan Agreement Details
Vasilije Adzic joined Sassuolo on a €500,000 loan deal during the summer transfer window. The agreement includes an option for Sassuolo to purchase the midfielder for €12 million, payable over four years. Juventus retains a re-buy option valued at €1.7 million.
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