17 February 2023
Juventus returned to Europa League action after a nine-year absence with a 1-1 draw in the play-offs first-leg against Nantes.
Below are the key statistics and curiosities that emerged from the stalemate with the French side.
CONNECT FOUR | Juventus ended a three-match losing sequence in Europe but have now gone four matches in without a win.
PURPLE CONNECTION | Federico Chiesa and Dušan Vlahović combined to score (goal + assist) for the first time with Juventus and only the second time in their career together, previously in Coppa Italia between Fiorentina and Monza on 18 August 2019 (assist Dušan, goal scored by Federico).
CLOUD NINE | Dušan Vlahović has been involved in four of Juventus' last five goals in all competitions, thanks to three goals and one assist, and has scored at least one goal in all competitions: Serie A, Coppa Italia, Champions League and Europa League.
BEFORE DUSAN | Prior to Vlahović, the last Juventus player to score a goal in the Europa League was Carlos Tevez on 24 April 2014, against Benfica.
TAKE ONS | Ángel Di María completed seven dribbles against Nantes, amongst Serie A players only Rafael Leão (8 v Tottenham) has recorded a higher tally in all competitions this season.
