Juventus missed a golden opportunity to claim the top spot in the Serie A standings as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Genoa in last night’s clash. This outcome now positions Juve behind league leaders Inter Milan, setting the stage for the rest of this weekend’s fixtures.
Despite entering the match on an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak, Juventus struggled to penetrate the resilient Genoa defense. Federico Chiesa managed to give Juventus a 28th-minute lead from the penalty spot. However, Genoa quickly responded, with Albert Gudmundsson equalizing just three minutes into the second half.
Juventus faced challenges at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris due to injuries to key players like Adrien Rabiot, Mattia De Sciglio, and Moise Kean. Additionally, Nicolo Fagioli was unavailable due to suspensions, forcing Bianconeri boss Massimiliano Allegri to navigate a depleted squad.
Genoa, despite missing attacking options in Kevin Strootman and Mateo Retegui, fielded a reshuffled starting XI that effectively frustrated the Turin giants.
With the share of points, Juventus now sits in the second spot in the standings, trailing league leaders Inter by a single point. Inter Milan has an opportunity to extend their lead to five points when they face fifth-placed Lazio in Sunday night’s fixture.
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