Lille, France — Canadian soccer star Jonathan David shone again, scoring in Lille’s 1-1 draw with Juventus. His goal was his fourth in the Champions League this season. This match highlighted David as one of Canada’s top talents
David Scores First
In Wednesday’s match, David opened the scoring with a counter-attack goal. Edon Zhegrova bypassed Juventus’ defense and set up David, who scored from a tough angle. This marked David’s fourth Champions League goal this season, showing his rising impact in Europe.
David’s goal gave Lille an early lead, putting Juventus on the back foot. Juventus fought back despite Lille’s earlier victories over Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Dusan Vlahovic equalized with a penalty, ending the match 1-1.
Juventus Eyes David as Free Agency Approaches
David’s growing fame hasn’t gone unnoticed. Juventus is reportedly eyeing the 23-year-old. With David’s contract ending this season, he will be a free agent, making him a hot transfer target. Juventus, known for snagging top players on free transfers, is keenly watching his performances.
David has been key for Lille this season, shining in both Ligue 1 and Europe. His goal against Juventus showed his skill and calm under pressure, making him a sought-after player.
A Match Full of Tension and Drama
Lille started aggressively, pressing Juventus and using counter-attacks. David’s early goal was a result of this strategy. Juventus then applied pressure. They came close to scoring, with threats from Federico Gatti and Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus thought they had equalized when Teun Koopmeiners scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
In the second half, Juventus equalized after Francisco Conceicao earned a penalty. Vlahovic converted it. Despite pushing for a winner, Juventus couldn’t break Lille’s defense.