In a commanding display, Juventus secured a 3-0 away victory against Lecce, propelled by Dusan Vlahovic’s second-half brace and a late header from Gleison Bremer. This win propelled Juventus to the top of Serie A with 52 points, leading second-placed Inter Milan by one point. The victory extends Juventus’ unbeaten streak in the league to 16 matches.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri expressed optimism about their Scudetto aspirations, stating, “There is nothing impossible in football. We must believe in our ability to achieve something extraordinary.” Reflecting on the match, Allegri emphasized the importance of giving their all and acknowledging the efforts of opponents.
Despite an early chance being thwarted by Lecce defender Nikola Krstovic, Juventus broke the deadlock in the 59th minute as Vlahovic skillfully found the far corner. Vlahovic continued his impact, doubling the lead nine minutes later by deflecting a header from Weston McKennie. Bremer sealed the victory with a header from a set piece in the 85th minute.
Vlahovic, pleased with his contribution, credited the team, stating, “I am happy, especially as I got to help the team. I could not have scored those goals without the team, we hope to continue like this.”
In a late attempt, Lecce’s Nicola Sansone was denied a consolation goal by Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny’s impressive one-handed save deep into stoppage time. With this convincing win, Juventus solidifies its position at the top of Serie A, instilling confidence in their pursuit of the Scudetto.
