Bologna – Juventus: Bologna Backfire as Juve Jolt From the Jaws Of Defeat (3-3)

A timeless Calcio classic! Center-backs have been instrumental in Bologna’s attacking patterns, and this occasion was no different, as Riccardo Calafiori seized the opportunity and netted twice to propel his side to a three-goal advantage. However, Juventus rallied late in the game, aided by Paolo Montero’s changes and Bologna’s recurring mistakes, as they found the net three times in eight minutes to salvage an unexpected point.

Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan.

With both Bologna and Juventus having booked their places in the Champions League, it might have seemed that there was little left to play for. However, the battle for third place remained crucial, given the substantial funds awarded to the higher-finishing team and the pride at stake, with both teams only separated by goal-difference.

Thiago Motta’s Bologna have become the talk of the town, as he has led the club to Europe for the first time in over six decades. A quick glance at the statistics reveals that Bologna have conceded the second fewest goals in the league, only behind Inter, and remain unbeaten in their last eight games, while having kept six clean sheets during that period. However, the downside of such a remarkable season is that the other clubs are eager to poach their best asset, with Motta seemingly destined to fill the vacancy at Juventus.

Despite the speculation, Motta had a job to do, and made a couple of changes to the lineup from the victory over Napoli. Łukasz Skorupski returned in goal, while the back four of Stefan Posch, Jhon Lucumí, Riccardo Calafiori, and Victor Kristiansen . . .