The 2021 Coppa Italia Final looked to be an even duel between clubs on contrasting trajectories. Indeed, despite a setback, Atalanta’s rotations from their 3-4-2-1 shape set the tone in the first half. But Juventus would go on to take control and show there is still life in this waning outfit. Tactical analysis and match […]
Inter started relatively passively and invited Juventus’ wing-play, and eventually went behind. A more aggressive Inter were able to equalize soon after but conceded again just before half-time. Bentancur’s red card saw the second half dominated by Inter against Juve’s low block, but Andrea Pirlo’s side were able to survive and come out with a […]
Huge individual moments from Juventus served to undermine Sassuolo’s dynamic play. The home side constantly troubled Juventus defense, both out wide and centrally but were generally wasteful in front of the goal. And despite struggling in possession, Juventus were offered room in transition which they clinically exploited. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. […]
With the Serie A crown snatched from them, Juventus, and especially Andrea Pirlo, were under pressure heading into a clash where the usual issues going forward reappeared. A pair of sublime finishes halted periods of Juventus possessional momentum and a late Tomori header sealed the points. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Another […]
Despite the single goal and few scoring chances, this battle between top four chasing sides offered ample entertainment. In a game with plenty of space being offered by both teams defensively, it took a late, and somewhat fortuitous, goal to see Atalanta walk away victorious. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Juventus find […]
A series of injuries forced Andrea Pirlo to present an improvised first eleven and some new tactical ideas. After the initial twenty minutes of sloppiness, Juventus’ buildup improved and the hosts took control as Lazio were not threatening. As Simone Inzaghi could not make the difference with his substitutions, Juve took home a hugely important […]
A fervent 4-4-2 medium block, replete with well-timed pressing and counterpressing sequences helped Porto dictate play out of possession. The home side earned a much deserved victory over a Juventus side that was passive, slow, narrow and unimaginative. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. With only one loss in the group stage, which […]
Gennaro Gattuso’s buildup ideas combined with a sloppy Juventus press helped Napoli start the match better and create some important chances. In the second half, Juventus’ press became more intense as Napoli started finding less and less solutions. The periods of Juventus’ dominance were characterized by wing play and lots of crosses that did not […]
Roma brought some positive and effective buildup play on this away trip, but despite playing through Juventus’ pressure regularly, they were turned away by a stubborn Juventus defense. And despite their early dominance in possession, they could not capitalize as the hosts did. A clinical Ronaldo and good play by a couple of substitutes saw […]
In their attempt to keep on putting pressure to the two Milan sides in their title hunt, Juventus took an important win in Genoa. Claudio Ranieri intended to take advantage of the guests’ weak points, however, poor overall execution meant that Pirlo’s men had a relatively easy day at the office. Tactical analysis and match […]