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Juventus claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Inter, reigniting their title ambitions and cutting the gap to Napoli to just two points. The match-winner was Francisco Conceição, who came off the bench and injected fresh energy into a Juve side that struggled in the first half but completely shifted momentum after the break. For Simone Inzaghi’s team, this marks a second defeat in ten days, missing a key opportunity to take advantage of their rivals' inconsistent form.
Inter dictated the pace early on, dominating possession and exploiting the wide areas effectively. Dumfries proved a constant threat down the flank, causing problems for Savona, yet the Nerazzurri failed to capitalize on their chances. Lautaro squandered two clear opportunities, while Taremi forced Di Gregorio into a fine save with an acrobatic bicycle kick. Despite being under pressure, Juventus still managed to create a few openings through Nico Gonzalez, Conceição, and Kolo Muani, holding firm until halftime.
The second half saw a complete turnaround. Juventus pushed higher up the pitch and played with more intensity. Weah and Conceição began to dominate their duels, forcing Inzaghi into changes that ultimately failed to shift the balance. At the same time, Inter inexplicably abandoned their attacking approach, allowing Juventus to reorganize and take control. With Thuram and Koopmeiners stepping up in midfield, the Bianconeri took the initiative while Inter faded, struggling to respond.
The decisive goal came after a scrappy yet determined sequence. Kolo Muani shielded the ball on the edge of the box, driving forward like a rugby player before losing possession in a chaotic scramble. The ball fell perfectly for Conceição, who coolly slotted it past Sommer, sealing a vital win for Juventus. In the dying minutes, Dumfries cleared a Koopmeiners effort off the line, while Thuram wasted Inter’s last real chance. Lautaro, usually the team’s leader, disappeared from the action, mirroring an Inter side that lost its spark when it mattered most.
