Como Upsets Juventus, While Dendoncker’s Oviedo Battles to a Draw

Como defeated Juventus 2-0 on Saturday in a Serie A match, with Loïs Openda in the starting lineup for Juventus. Elsewhere, Leander Dendoncker and his Oviedo team drew 3-3 with Real Sociedad in La Liga.

Serie A: Como Stuns Juventus

Juventus suffered a 2-0 defeat against Como in the 26th matchday of Serie A. Loïs Openda played 74 minutes for Juventus before being substituted. Ignace Van der Brempt entered the game for Como in the 74th minute as well.

Mergim Vojvoda opened the scoring for Como in the 10th minute with a slightly deflected shot, and Maxence Caqueret doubled the lead in the 61st minute following a counter-attack.

Openda had opportunities to score, including a lob attempt on Como goalkeeper Jean Butez in the 22nd minute, but the attempt lacked the necessary power. DHnet reports that Como’s victory moves them to within one point of Juventus in the standings.

La Liga: Dendoncker’s Oviedo Secures a Point in Thrilling Draw

Leander Dendoncker featured for Oviedo in a 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad. Federico Vinas scored twice in quick succession (50th and 52nd minutes) to give Oviedo a two-goal lead.

Orri Oskarsson pulled one back for Real Sociedad in the 64th minute, sparking a comeback. Duje Caleta-Car equalized with a header from a corner in the 87th minute (2-2), and Oskarsson then scored again in the 90th minute to put Real Sociedad ahead. However, Eric Bailly secured a point for Oviedo with a goal in added time (90th+3).

Despite the draw, Oviedo remains in last place in La Liga. Real Sociedad sits in 9th place with 32 points, while Oviedo has 17 points. DHnet provided details of the match.

Jean Butez Continues as Como’s Goalkeeper

Jean Butez, the French goalkeeper for Como, played a key role in the victory over Juventus. Wikipedia details Butez’s career, noting his previous stints at Lille, Mouscron, and Antwerp before joining Como. He was born on June 8, 1995.