Como beat Juventus 2-0 in Turin to boost European qualification hopes, ending Juve’s unbeaten home run and deepening their poor run of form.
Como strengthened their push for a first ever European qualification with a 2-0 victory over Juventus at Allianz Stadium. The result deepened Juventus’ miserable week and extended their winless run. Como’s discipline and sharp counter attacking play proved decisive. The defeat also ended Juventus’ long unbeaten home streak in Serie A.
Como made their intentions clear from the opening minutes and refused to sit deep. Their early pressure was rewarded in the 11th minute through Mergim Vojvoda. Anastasios Douvikas released him down the right after a turnover. Vojvoda cut inside and fired a powerful left footed shot past Michele Di Gregorio at the near post.
Juventus tried to respond with more direct play, but clear chances were rare. Lois Openda came closest, though his attempted lob was easily gathered. Como looked comfortable out of possession and continued to threaten on the break. Lucas da Cunha struck the crossbar with a fierce volley before the interval.
The pattern remained similar after the restart, with Juventus dominating possession but lacking incision. Como stayed compact and waited patiently for mistakes. Their second goal arrived just after the hour and followed a poorly executed Juventus corner. Maximo Perrone led the counter and found Da Cunha on the right.
Da Cunha delivered a low cross into the six-yard area. Maxence Caqueret arrived perfectly to finish from close range. The goal stunned the home crowd and left Juventus with a mountain to climb. From that moment, Como managed the game with impressive maturity despite seeing less of the ball.
Vojvoda’s opener gave Como belief and forced Juventus out of shape early. Caqueret’s goal rewarded tireless midfield work and sealed control. Jean Butez was calm in goal and dealt confidently with crosses. Juventus’ best late chance saw Teun Koopmeiners hit the post from a free kick.
Cesc Fabregas’ side showed tactical clarity throughout. They limited Juventus to low quality chances and forced errors in key areas. The absence of suspended Nico Paz did not disrupt their balance. This was a complete away performance against elite opposition.
Como finished with an expected goals figure of 1.41 from 11 shots. Juventus recorded the same number of attempts but generated just 0.7 expected goals. It was Como’s first league win in four matches. More significantly, it was their first away league victory over Juventus since 1951.
The result also completed a rare league double over Juventus. Juventus lost a 16-match unbeaten home league run. The attendance at the Allianz Arena was 40,822, but the mood turned flat early. Pressure continues to build on Luciano Spalletti and his players.
Como move to within one point of Juventus in sixth place and keep European qualification firmly in sight. They now prepare for another pivotal league fixture against Lecce before hosting Inter Milan in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal. Juventus must quickly regroup before their Champions League return leg with Galatasaray. Their league campaign is now under serious threat if results do not improve soon.
