Juventus has finally clinched their first victory in the Champions League this season, defeating Bodo/Glimt 3-2 away. The match started poorly for Juventus as they conceded the first goal. However, Weston McKennie, an American international, scored to regain the lead after Lois Openda had equalized. Though Juventus faced pressure with a late penalty converted by Sondre Fet, Jonathan David’s stoppage-time goal secured their win.

In this match, McKennie scored his first goal of the 2025-26 season with a superb header, set up by Fabio Miretti. This victory marks a pivotal moment for the struggling club under coach Luciano Spalletti as they aim to improve upon their performance this season.

Weston McKennie rises highest ✈️
The #USMNT midfielder bags his eighth #UCL goal to give Juventus the lead 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TirlPkJbE8
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 25, 2025

This was McKennie’s eighth Champions League goal, a notable achievement considering it was the first of the season for him, reflecting the early struggles Juventus faced which included a recent managerial change. Nonetheless, signs of a turnaround are starting to appear, benefiting not only Juventus but also McKennie’s individual season.