Champions League • 8 min read • Verified Editorial

Ten-Man Miracle in Leipzig: Vlahovic Double & Conceição Solo Wonder Clinch 3-2 Epic for Juventus

Juventus overcame a red card for goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to defeat RB Leipzig 3-2 in a Champions League thriller on October 2, 2024.

By Sofia Serrano (Iberian & Italian Football Specialist) • Published: 2026-10-02 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Francisco Conceição celebrates scoring the 82nd-minute solo winner for 10-man Juventus in Germany.
Francisco Conceição celebrates scoring the 82nd-minute solo winner for 10-man Juventus in Germany. (Juventus FC / Red Bull Arena Leipzig)

<h3>Ten-Man Juventus Complete Epic Comeback</h3>

Thiago Motta's 10-man Juventus mounted a stunning second-half comeback to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in a sensational Champions League encounter at Red Bull Arena on October 2, 2024.

<h3>Red Card & Vlahovic Stunner</h3>

Benjamin Šeško put Leipzig ahead (30'), but Dušan Vlahović equalized (50'). Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio was sent off in the 59th minute for handling outside the box, and Šeško converted the resulting penalty (65'). However, Vlahović scored a magnificent 20-yard equalizer (68') before Francisco Conceição danced past two defenders to score an incredible 82nd-minute winner.