Video: Pellegrino’s tribute to Batistuta after goal vs. Juventus

Video: Pellegrino’s tribute to Batistuta after goal vs. Juventus Fiorentina striker Mateo Pellegrino imitated legendary Gabriel Omar Batistuta after scoring the opening goal in a home match against Juventus. Pellegrino opened the account just four minutes in, beating Juventus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with a towering header from a corner-kick routine. FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Mateo Pellegrino of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 8, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Mateo Pellegrino of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 8, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) His post-goal gesture was familiar to Tuscan fans: he recreated Batistuta’s iconic ‘machine gun’ celebration as his teammates embraced him. Juventus equalised before the break when Nick Woltemade netted his first Serie A goal in the 32nd minute. Football Italia is among the accredited media at the Franchi this evening. Follow live updates on the LIVEBLOG. Video: Pellegrini recreates Batistuta’s goal celebration vs. Juventus Pellegrino heads home! Fiorentina into the lead early on! ⚡