Napoli versus Juventus is typically built up to be Serie A’s big, top-of-the-table showdown, at least in terms of quality football. It did not fully live up to the hype. However, the drama and controversy of the clash nonetheless made for an enthralling encounter. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M. Carlo Ancelotti only […]
Atlético deservedly won the first leg of their tie against Juventus by following the classic Simeone playbook: outstanding defensive organization, good attacking transitions, and a decisive set-piece game. Juventus did not create scoring chances and Allegri and his players did not react well – both tactically and emotionally – to Atlético’s superiority. Tactical analysis and […]
In a first half where Lazio was by far the better side, Juventus was lucky to reach the half-time break with 0-0. Eventually Lazio managed to get a goal in the second half from an own goal by the underperforming Emre Can, but a failure to convert the following chances proved costly. After Massimo Allegri […]
This was a routine victory for Juventus, with a host of missed chances from Cristiano Ronaldo doing nothing to change the inevitable outcome. Chievo deserve praise for staying in the game as long as they could, and playing with a sense of pride that made them no rollovers — but the gap in individual quality […]
After scoring an early goal, Juventus looked as if they were easily cruising towards three more points to add to their already impressive league tally. The Video Assistant Referee decided against that scenario, as both teams got some help at different stages in the match. Most notably, Sampdoria’s equalizer in stoppage time got ruled out, […]
Juventus had to fight until the end, but still the Serie A win over AS Roma was relatively straightforward for them. Their collective and individual superiority was there for all to see. Patrik Schick had a rough old time up against veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini whilst Roma’s defense could not handle the aerial prowess posed […]
Inter had the better of the chances, Juventus went home with all three points. Both sides initially had issues in their pressing, and both managers changed shape in response. Inter were made to regret their misses as Mario Mandzukic headed Juventus in front. Subsequently, Allegri shut up shop and Juventus secured their clean sheet. Tactical […]
League leaders Juventus had very few obstacles to hurdle in order to claim their joint-biggest Serie A win of the season. The fluidity of Juve’s possession shape often cracked open Fiorentina’s man-marking approach, whilst their diamond defensive setup also stifled their opponents’ build-up. Tactical analysis by Peter M. Despite drawing their previous five matches, Stefano […]
Breaking into Valencia’s defense is not an easy task, but once Juventus got an opening goal, the match never seemed out of control for them. Thanks to their controlled possession and great defensive organization, Juventus saw the match out with minimal effort as they cruised towards Champions League knockout phase qualification. Tactical analysis and match […]
AC Milan’s manager Gennaro Gattuso stated prior to the match, that “a draw against Juventus would probably do”, that Leonardo Bonucci would be “the one to close down” and that Gonzalo Higuaín would need to “stay calm, because he gets irritated easily”. It did not quite go Gattuso’s way, as his defensive approach backfired within […]