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Edon Zhegrova thanks Juventus fans for their support during a Champions League match against Galatasaray, but admits: ‘This loss is part of my journey.’
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Zhegrova was introduced as a substitute in the second half of Juventus’ 3-2 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday, which, however, did not allow the Serie A giants to secure qualification to the Champions League Round of 16.
PISA, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Juventus FC at Arena Garibaldi on December 27, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
The Kosovo international replaced Francisco Conceiçao and inspired the Old Lady’s second goal, scored by Federico Gatti.
Juventus had been reduced to ten men due to a red card shown to Lloyd Kelly at the beginning of the second half, yet Luciano Spalletti’s men managed to get to the 90th minute with a 3-0 advantage.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Lloyd Kelly of Juventus FC reacts after receiving a red card during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
During extra time, however, Zhegrova missed a huge opportunity to score the fourth goal of the night for the Bianconeri while Victor Osimhen bagged the decisive goal for Galatasaray just a few minutes later.
Zhegrova took to social media at full-time to thank Juventus fans for their endless support on Wednesday, but didn’t directly mention his error in front of the goal.
Zhegrova’s social media message after Juventus 3-2 Galatasaray
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus is challenged by Antonino Gallo of US Lecce during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at on January 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
“Tonight hurts. But this loss is part of my journey! Proud of the team and the mentality shown,” Zhegrova wrote on Instagram.
“Thanks to all supporters in the stadium, you were amazing.”
Zhegrova’s post received several comments from Juventus fans, many of which were not negative and highlighted the team’s spirit in what could have been one of the club’s biggest feats.