Juventus face Celta Vigo in Europa League as Spalletti urges more intensity
What happened
Juventus are playing Celta Vigo in the Europa League, with kickoff at 21:00 Italian time, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Coach Luciano Spalletti has named Gatti, Kelly and Cambiaso in his lineup.
When it started
The match is on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 21:00 local time in Italy. Spalletti spoke at a press conference the day before, on October 14.
How it spread
Per Tuttosport, Spalletti denied reports of a "slap" ("nessuno schiaffo"), calling them "falsità" (falsehoods), and told players to show "more venom." FotMob says he warned Juventus can't afford any dips against Celta.
Why it matters
The match matters for Juventus' Europa League campaign, and Spalletti's comments suggest he wants to quiet off-field talk and sharpen focus. Details of the reported "slap" claim are not given in the sources.