Juventus suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina in Serie A this afternoon, a result that leaves the Bianconeri at serious risk of finishing outside the top four and missing out on Champions League qualification.
Juventus entered the match knowing victory was essential in their final home fixture of the season if they wanted to strengthen their hopes of securing a place in Europe’s elite competition next term. With several rivals for the Champions League positions also in action at the same time, the pressure was firmly on the men in black and white to deliver a positive result.
The reverse fixture between the two clubs ended in a 1-1 draw earlier in the season, and Juventus were aware that another disappointing outcome could significantly damage their ambitions. However, Fiorentina once again proved to be difficult opponents and managed to frustrate the hosts throughout key periods of the game.
Fiorentina take control
Juventus attempted to impose themselves during the early stages, but Fiorentina remained organised defensively and gradually grew into the contest before eventually taking the lead, much to the frustration of the home supporters.
The Bianconeri went into the interval trailing, leaving fans hoping for a much-improved display after the break as the importance of the match became even more apparent.
At the beginning of the second half, Juventus pushed aggressively in search of an equaliser and briefly thought they had found a way back into the game when Dusan Vlahovic put the ball into the net.
Juventus collapse after disallowed goal
However, the goal was ruled out for offside, delivering another setback to the home side at a crucial moment in the match.
Shortly afterwards, Rolando Mandragora doubled Fiorentina’s advantage, leaving Juventus in significant trouble as they struggled to create clear opportunities against a disciplined Fiorentina defence.
Despite continued efforts late in the game, Juventus were unable to recover, and the defeat leaves them sitting sixth in the Serie A table with their Champions League hopes now under serious threat heading into the final stages of the season.
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LOL
Spalletti is not the one, another flop after extension.
Gregorio is the worst ever goalie in the club’s history.
The positive thing, no need to waste money on big signings. Yildiz could be sold if there’s 100m offer. He’s a rubbish after extension. Everyone could be sold. This team has no soul.
Shinter mate Loca must be sold. So is Koop, Cambiasso, Gregorio.
The club must be sold.John is a disgrace to the heritage.
This is the worst team of Juventus’ history, and the worst management (directors). The real result of the management’s “good” work over the past 6 years has now come. The squad is overrated and overpriced, not meant for much. In my opinion, rhis Juventus is the worst team in Europe in terms of price/value.
Yildiz can never come close to Del Piero, neither in talent nor in effectiveness. There is no point in comparing the human side.
Juvenuus barely made it into the top four one year ago and need a 75th minute penalty on the last matchday away to Venezia contributed by another Juve player, Caviglia, to make it in. This team was in my opinion arguably stronger than this seasons team with Veiga and Kolo Muani being starters. This summer everybody in the top four race strengthened while Juve was weaker since non of Zegghrova, David and Openda were going to be first team starters and Veiga and Kolo Muani was not retained. Must add in that they choose a coach it did not seem like they wanted and whom they refused to back in any way in the market In the winter market Roma strenghted further by bringing in a top class striker, and now they will likely place 4th. Its not over til its over and the last round have to be played but from a strategical point of view Juve have been a disaster over several years and Comolli have been a arrogant disaster since he came in. Pages could be written about the failure of the Juve management but little will like change until there comes a president who cares and breathes for the club.
Agree. The club needs Del Piero for president.
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