Juventus claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Cagliari at the Unipol Domus, with Dusan Vlahovic marking his return to the starting lineup with the match-winning goal. After weeks on the sidelines, the Serbian striker made an instant impact, delivering a strong performance and securing a crucial win for the Bianconeri.
The breakthrough came in the first half when Vlahovic capitalized on a misplaced backpass from Adopo, beating the Cagliari defense, rounding Caprile, and slotting the ball into the empty net. The Serbian celebrated in a subdued manner, focusing entirely on the game rather than indulging in excessive celebrations.
Juventus dominated the opening 45 minutes, controlling possession and creating several chances, but Cagliari stayed in the game thanks to some outstanding saves from their goalkeeper. Yildiz and Conceiçao came close to doubling the lead, but Caprile’s heroics kept his team alive.
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In the second half, Cagliari shifted gears, pressing higher and introducing Luvumbo and Coman to inject energy into their attack. Juventus responded by sitting deeper, defending resolutely, and looking to hit on the counter. However, they struggled to kill the game off. The only setback for Motta’s side was the loss of Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz to injuries, with further assessments needed in the coming days.
This victory marks Juventus' fourth consecutive league win, further solidifying their Champions League ambitions.
