BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT IN TURIN
JUVENTUS reminded the chasing pack exactly why they remain the aristocrats of Italian football, dispatching a stubborn Bologna side 2-0 at a rocking Allianz Stadium.
While the scoreline suggests a routine afternoon in the sun, the performance was a glittering showcase of individual brilliance.
From the first whistle, the “Old Lady” looked anything but aged, playing with a vibrancy sparked by their constellation of international stars.
It took just 90 seconds for the stadium to erupt. Jonathan David, the man with the golden touch, proved why he is one of the most feared marksmen in Europe. When Pierre Kalulu—who was a titan at the back all afternoon—whipped in a cross of pure velvet, David rose highest.
His glancing header was a masterclass in precision, leaving Federico Ravaglia clutching at thin air.
If David provided the finish, it was Weston McKennie who provided the engine. Returning from suspension like a man possessed, the American was everywhere. He covered every blade of grass, breaking up Bologna attacks before launching Juve’s own.
It was his tactical flexibility that allowed Juve to shift gears, eventually moving to the flank to deliver the “cherry on top.”
Bologna, to their credit, didn’t fold. They searched for a way back through the trickery of Riccardo Orsolini, but they found a brick wall in the form of Gleison Bremer and England’s own Lloyd Kelly.
The knockout blow arrived 12 minutes into the second half. McKennie, turning provider, curled a sublime ball into the danger zone. Khephren Thuram, coming off the bench with a point to prove, powered home a header that his legendary father Lilian would have toasted in the stands. It was a goal of pure pedigree.
The win sees Luciano Spalletti’s men tighten their grip on a Champions League spot, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches.
For Bologna, it was a reality check after their European exploits, but for Juventus, it was a night where the stars didn’t just align—they shone.
STAT ATTACK
Possession: Juventus 55% – 45% Bologna
Shots on Target: Juventus 6 – 2 Bologna
Man of the Match: Weston McKennie (Juventus)
