Alajbegović Fires Juventus to 5-0 Rout

One sweeping finish from Kerim-Sam Alajbegović turned a dominant start into a full-blown statement. The Juventus midfielder capped a move through the heart of NEC Nijmegen in the 24th minute, and a 5-0 Europa League opener never looked in doubt from that point.

Alajbegović ignites Juventus in first half

Nicolás González had already opened the scoring in the 9th minute, converting from Kamil Grabara's assist. But it was Alajbegović's strike, teed up by Weston McKennie, that shattered the visitors' structure. Nick Woltemade added a penalty in the 35th minute and the night's competitive edge vanished before the break.

Kolo Muani seals rout from defensive error

With possession nearly even, the difference was ruthlessness. Zeki Çelik struck in the 75th minute before Randal Kolo Muani sealed the rout in the 82nd, capitalizing on another misjudged long ball by Polster to finish with his right foot. Jhon Lucumí provided the assist.

Juventus posted seven shots on target to NEC's three, a gap that mirrored the scoreline even as the Dutch side matched them with 11 total attempts. The clean sheet moves the Italian club top of the table with three points, while NEC sit 36th without a goal across the campaign.

Match Information

• Competition: UEFA Europa League

• Date & Time: Thursday 17 September 2026, 21:00 CET

• Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin

• Referee: O. Derevinskyi