In their debut game since parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus orchestrated a stunning comeback from a 3-0 deficit to secure a 3-3 draw against Bologna in Serie A action on Monday.
Allegri’s departure followed his contentious behavior towards referees during the Italian Cup final, leading to his dismissal last Friday. Pablo Montero, the Under-19 coach, stepped in to oversee Juventus for their remaining two fixtures.
Despite both teams already securing qualification for next season’s Champions League, the intensity of the match mirrored a high-stakes encounter.
Riccardo Calafiori’s brace propelled Bologna to a commanding 3-0 lead, positioning them for a historic home victory over Juventus, a feat they hadn’t achieved in 26 years.
Juventus initiated their remarkable turnaround with 14 minutes remaining in regulation time, kickstarting the revival with Federico Chiesa’s goal. Arkadiusz Milik swiftly followed suit with a precise free-kick, before 19-year-old sensation Kenan Yildiz sealed the equalizer, further solidifying his burgeoning reputation within the Juventus ranks.
Yildiz, having made a notable debut for Juventus and becoming their youngest foreign scorer, continued to impress after showcasing his talent on the European stage for Turkey.
Meanwhile, Verona ensured their Serie A survival for another season by triumphing over Salernitana with a 2-1 victory.
Marco Baroni’s Verona now boasts a comfortable four-point cushion above the relegation zone, with one fixture remaining.
Salernitana and Sassuolo have already faced relegation, leaving Udinese, Empoli, Frosinone, and Cagliari in contention to avoid a similar fate.
Verona’s timely win, their third in five matches, sets the stage for a challenging final fixture against reigning champions Inter Milan, who have only suffered two defeats throughout the season.
Tomas Suslov’s second league goal opened the scoring for Verona, with Darko Lazović providing the assist for Michael Folorunsho’s close-range finish just before halftime.
Although Giulio Maggiore managed to salvage a late consolation goal for Salernitana, it wasn’t enough to disrupt Verona’s survival bid.
