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West Ham succeeded where Tottenham failed as Juventus do Hammers tribute

As of Thursday night, West Ham United and Italian giants Juventus have something new in common. Both the Hammers and the Bianconeri have won an…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
West Ham succeeded where Tottenham failed as Juventus do Hammers tribute
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus joined West Ham United as one of the rare European teams to win away at AZ Alkmaar.
  • Tottenham Hotspur previously failed to win at the AFAS Stadium after losing there in March 2025.
  • West Ham originally won at AZ Alkmaar in May 2023 en route to winning the Europa Conference League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus defeated AZ Alkmaar away from home in the Europa League, joining West Ham United and Aston Villa as the only sides to win at the AFAS Stadium in European competition since May 2023. West Ham previously achieved the feat during their successful 2023 Europa Conference League campaign, while London rivals Tottenham Hotspur suffered a defeat there in March 2025.

Luciano Spalletti's Juventus won following goals from former AZ Alkmaar player Teun Koopmeiners and Randal Kolo Muani. The result ended Alkmaar's lengthy home run and lifted the Italian club into the Europa League's top eight positions.

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