Juventus defeats Parma 2-0 with second-half strikes from Gonzalez and Koopmeiners
Second-half substitutes Nico Gonzalez and Teun Koopmeiners scored to give Juventus a 2-0 victory over Parma at the Allianz Stadium, moving the Turin side level with AC Milan on six points.
Second-half substitutions decide home opener
Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Parma at the Allianz Stadium in their second Serie A fixture of the 2026/27 season. Manager Luciano Spalletti turned to his bench after a scoreless opening hour, introducing Nico Gonzalez in the 57th minute and Teun Koopmeiners in the 86th minute. Both substitutes found the net to seal all three points, following an opening-round 1-0 away win at Frosinone. The result moves Juventus to six points from two matches, level at the top of the league table alongside AC Milan. Parma manager Cuesta organized a disciplined defensive structure that frustrated the hosts for over an hour before the late substitutions broke the parity.
First-half deadlock at Allianz Stadium
The opening 45 minutes saw few clear scoring opportunities as Juventus struggled to penetrate Parma's compact defensive lines. Parma generated an early chance in the 13th minute when an attacking cross fell to Ordonez, who directed his effort wide of the target. Juventus responded in the 33rd minute when Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao struck the left post with a low 30-meter strike past goalkeeper Corvi. Midfielder Douglas Luiz also threatened with a header from an attacking run, but Corvi gathered the attempt comfortably. Lucumì and Bremer anchored the Juventus defense to contain Parma counterattacks led by Touré and Bernabé, leaving the sides level at 0-0 at halftime.
Decisive goals and goalkeeping intervention
The hosts increased their attacking tempo immediately after the interval. Lucumì fired narrowly over the crossbar from near the penalty spot, while forward Jonathan David volleyed off target before being substituted in the 57th minute. Nico Gonzalez made an immediate impact, forcing a save from Corvi with a volley shortly after entering the pitch. In the 62nd minute, Gonzalez struck the post from outside the penalty area, collected the loose ball, and scored via a deflection off Parma defender Troilo. Parma nearly equalized in the 64th minute when Romero connected with a header, but goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario preserved the lead with a reaching save. Koopmeiners sealed the victory in the 88th minute with a low left-footed drive into the bottom corner after Gonzalez dispossessed Konate and fed Manuel Locatelli for the assist.
- Parma attacker Ordonez misses wide on a floating cross inside the box
- Conceicao strikes the left post from 30 meters with a low drive
- Nico Gonzalez substitutes on for Jonathan David
- Nico Gonzalez opens the scoring following a shot off the post and a deflection off Troilo
- Vicario produces a diving save to stop Romero's equalizing header
- Koopmeiners scores with a low left-footed shot after Locatelli's setup
Squad depth and transfer market moves
Juventus entered the match managing several key squad absences. Forward Kenan Yildiz was sidelined with a metatarsal injury that requires surgery, keeping him out of action until at least November. Club director Giorgio Chiellini addressed the injury before kickoff.
He suffered a metatarsal injury and will need surgery, he will be out for a few months, but he will return at 100%.
Midfielder Weston McKennie missed the match due to muscle fatigue, while Khéphren Thuram remained unavailable with ongoing injury concerns. Spalletti addressed the condition of Thuram during his pre-match remarks.
I am worried, yes, because he is someone who has the Juve level, but he still needs to be evaluated.
Spalletti also confirmed that Juventus directors are holding discussions regarding a potential move for free agent midfielder Franck Kessié within financial fair play boundaries.
