AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus is set for a 9 p.m. local kickoff on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with both teams preparing for a Europa League league-phase meeting at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar.
The match is the fourth round of the competition’s league phase.
Juventus entered the fixture with two wins and a draw from its opening three matches, while AZ had collected two victories and one defeat.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus lineups
AZ’s official matchday coverage confirmed that the club had released its starting lineup before kickoff.
Weslley Patati was ruled out with an injury, while the substitutes included Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Hobie Verhulst, Seiya Maikuma, Mateo Chávez, Jordy Clasie, Kees Smit, Bendegúz Kovács, Elijah Dijkstra, Ayoub Oufkir, Wassim Bouziane, Wesley Hoedt and Rion Ichihara.
Juventus’ starting group includes goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and a defensive unit featuring Federico Gatti, Bremer, Lloyd Kelly and Pierre Kalulu.
Andrea Cambiaso, Douglas Luiz and Pape Sarr are among the midfield selections, with Teun Koopmeiners also involved against his former club’s academy side.
Juventus’ attacking options include Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade, while Kerim Alajbegović and Jérémie Boga were also named in the matchday squad.
The club’s official squad list contains 25 players selected by head coach Luciano Spalletti.
Koopmeiners brothers meet in Alkmaar
The most distinctive storyline is the meeting between Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus and his younger brother Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Both players came through AZ’s youth system before taking different paths in senior football.
Teun Koopmeiners returned to Alkmaar with Juventus, while Peer has become part of AZ’s first-team group.
The brothers previously spoke ahead of the match about the significance of facing each other in a European fixture.
What Juventus expects from the match
Spalletti said Juventus would make changes from its recent domestic victory over Napoli.
He indicated that Pape Sarr and Andrea Cambiaso would start, while Douglas Luiz would receive a rest and either Bremer or Jhon Lucumí would initially be left out.
The Juventus manager described AZ as a team with a clear playing identity, strong wide players and a forward capable of challenging defenders.
He also pointed to the Dutch club’s ability to build from the back and change its defensive shape during matches.
AZ’s home record adds pressure
AZ entered the match unbeaten in its previous 17 European home games, according to Juventus’ official preview.
That run was listed as 14 wins and three draws, dating back to a 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa in October 2023.
Juventus, meanwhile, had scored nine goals across its first three Europa League matches, placing it among the competition’s most productive attacks.
Woltemade, Kolo Muani and Zeki Çelik had each scored at least twice in the tournament, although Çelik was not included in the matchday squad published for the AZ fixture.
Match information
The game will be played at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. Central European Time.
That corresponds to 3 p.m. Eastern Time in Canada on Thursday, November 5.
Polish referee Damian Sylwestrzak has been appointed to officiate the match.
Adam Karasewicz and Bartosz Heinig are listed as assistant referees, with Łukasz Kuźma as the fourth official and Piotr Lasyk assigned to VAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus being played?
The Europa League match is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9 p.m. local time in Alkmaar.
What time is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus in Canada?
The kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time in Canada on November 5, 2026.
Where will AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus be played?
The match will take place at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
Are Teun and Peer Koopmeiners facing each other?
Yes. Teun Koopmeiners is with Juventus, while his brother Peer Koopmeiners plays for AZ Alkmaar.
Who is managing Juventus and AZ Alkmaar?
Luciano Spalletti is Juventus’ head coach, while Leeroy Echteld manages AZ Alkmaar.
Fact-Checked: Key match details, squad information, scheduling and team news were checked against UEFA and the official AZ Alkmaar and Juventus sources.
Disclaimer: Lineups and player availability can change before kickoff because of late injuries, illness or tactical decisions.