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UEL | AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Juventus: Special K success in Alkmaar

Juventus secured an impressive 2-1 win away to AZ Alkmaar, who were unbeaten at home…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:57 PM
UEL | AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Juventus: Special K success in Alkmaar
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus secured a 2-1 away victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.
  • Teun Koopmeiners and Randal Kolo Muani scored first-half goals for Juventus.
  • Mexx Meerdink scored an 88th-minute consolation goal for AZ Alkmaar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, ending the Dutch side's three-year unbeaten home run in European competition. Teun Koopmeiners opened the scoring against his former club in the 19th minute off an assist from Randal Kolo Muani, who then doubled the Italian side's lead in the 37th minute.

AZ Alkmaar pulled a goal back late through Mexx Meerdink in the 88th minute following an assist by Elijah Dijkstra. Despite heavy stoppage-time pressure and a disallowed AZ Alkmaar rebound due to an offside call, Juventus held on to secure the victory.

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