Juventus – Napoli: Spalletti Finds The Answers (2-0)

Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli produced a cautious first half, with neither side establishing a consistent attacking rhythm. Spalletti’s substitutions shifted the game in Juventus’ favour, as Edon Zhegrova and Jérémie Boga added the creativity needed to break the deadlock and secure a 2-0 victory.

Tactical analysis and match report by Mustafa Hassan.

Juventus lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Luciano Spalletti. Guglielmo Vicario started in goal, behind a back four of Pierre Kalulu at right-back, Gleison Bremer and Jhon Lucumí at centre-back, and Juan Cabal at left-back. Douglas Luiz occupied the deepest midfield position, with Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie completing the midfield three.

Kerim Alajbegović started on the right, Nick Woltemade led the attack through the middle, and Randal Kolo Muani operated from the left. The attacking structure allowed Alajbegović to move inside and attack the spaces around the box. At the same time, Woltemade provided a central reference point, and Kolo Muani added a threat in the forward line.

Napoli lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Massimiliano Allegri, who was serving a touchline suspension, with assistant Marco Landucci taking charge from the bench.

Alex Meret started in goal, protected by a back four of Giovanni Di Lorenzo at right-back, Luca Marianucci and Rafa Marín at centre-back, and Mathías Olivera at left-back. Kevin De Bruyne occupied the deepest midfield role, with Frank Anguissa and Scott McTominay positioned ahead of him. Matteo Politano started on the right wing, Lorenzo Lucca led the line as the central striker, and Noa Lang operated from . . .