Cristiano Ronaldo (Lapresse)
Ronaldo overturns Udinese: Juventus remains in the Champions zone
Juventus beat Udinese 2-1 after having feared for a long time to be defeated by the Dacia Arena. The bianconeri go down after 10 ‘with Molina’s goal and draw in the 83rd minute, when Ronaldo scores from a penalty, caused by an ingenuity by De Paul. At 89 ‘CR7 overtakes Scuffet, giving the Bianconeri between points that keep Pirlo’s team in second place with Milan and Atalanta. But the Champions fight remains open as Napoli are only two points below (Gattuso’s team mocked in the final by Cagliari) and Lazio are potentially on par with the part-opians (if they win the recovery with Torino).
RONALDO RECEIVES THE UDINESE, JUVENTUS WINS 2-1 AND IS SECOND WITH ATALANTA AND AC MILAN
Juventus beat Udinese 2-1 in comeback at the Dacia Arena thanks to a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo in the final minutes that allowed the bianconeri to reach second place with 69 points at Atalanta and Milan and remain in full swing for the Champions League. The former Italian champions are at a disadvantage in the opening minutes, they struggle to put Gotti’s team in difficulty for a large part of the match but thank their champion who procures and transforms a penalty in the 38th minute of the second half and then scores head in the 44th minute giving Pirlo three key points. Painless defeat for the hosts who remain eleventh together with Bologna with 39 points, with practically certain salvation, for which only mathematics is missing. The match immediately goes uphill for the ‘old lady’. At 10 ‘the Juventus rearguard is surprised by De Paul who beats a free-kick while the guests were still intent on protesting with the referee. Molina receives and beats Szczesny with a great right to cross. Pirlo’s team suffers the blow and we have to wait for 27 ‘to find a reaction. McKennie goes head-diving on corner FOOTBALL but angles too much and doesn’t find the goal by very little. Shortly after the half hour Dybala tries the conclusion from the edge: right deflected by Bonifazi that puts Scuffet in difficulty, good at parrying in two halves.
At 7 ‘of the recovery Friulians close to doubling. After a maneuvered action the ball reaches Okaka in the center of the area, who defends and unloads for Arslan, a powerful shot that ends just wide to the right of Szczesny. Shortly after Ronaldo is seen looking for Dybala, the Argentine tries to shoot on goal but the home defense closes in a corner. At 15 ‘first substitution for Pirlo who inserts Kulusevski in place of Bernardeschi. Six minutes later Dybala’s game ends and comes out for Morata. Pco after the half hour Juve counterattack with Cuadrado aiming for Scuffet’s goal but loses the moment and instead of pulling it passes to Kulusevski who comes from behind. The Friulian defense has time to settle down and thwart the threat. The turning point of the match in the final minutes. At 38 ‘comes the draw on a penalty kick awarded by the referee for a hand ball by De Paul in the area on a free kick by Ronaldo. From 11 meters CR7 makes no mistake: right to cross on which Scuffet can do nothing. In the 44th minute, the 5-time Golden Ball completes the comeback with a header on an assist from Rabiot, who entered a few minutes in place of McKennie, who still mocked Scuffet.
Juventus, Bonucci: “If we are satisfied with these 10 minutes it means that we have not understood anything”
“We took home only three points, the road is still long. If we are satisfied with these 10 minutes, we have not understood anything. Unfortunately we cannot change gear and keep it for the whole game: we have to find the strength to get to the match. Champions goal and bring home the Italian Cup final “. Leonardo Bonucci said this to Sky Sport after Juve’s 2-1 comeback victory over Udinese in the 34th matchday of Serie A. The Juventus defender then spoke about the Scudetto, which was arithmetically won by Inter. “A cycle is coming to an end, we have also put in our own, because we have lost too many points”, concluded Bonucci.
JUVENTUS, BONUCCI, ‘INTER THIS YEAR STRONGER BUT JUVENTUS IS ALWAYS RISING’
“A cycle is closing: we have put our own, we have lost many points but Inter have been the most consistent. They have proven to be the strongest this year, from today another cycle begins, we must find the hunger for take back what we have left after nine years of victories. Congratulations to Inter but Juventus always get back up, we will continue to do so. ” Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci said this to Sky Sport after the 2-1 victory over Udinese, regarding the Inter Scudetto.
JUVENTUS, PIRLO “VICTORY OF FATIGUE AND PRIDE”
“This is a victory of effort and pride. It was also important in view of the results of our opponents in the afternoon. We complicated our lives, giving away a goal for inattention, but we showed a great desire to overturn the result. mental tiredness and when you are not used to fighting for the Champions League qualification but for the Scudetto, it is not easy. The goal has changed and we have to reach it. ” These are the words of the Juventus coach, Andrea Pirlo, after the comeback victory over Udinese in the 34th matchday of Serie A. “The group is there, it’s strong. This year we missed some matches due to mentality “And for attitudes not like Juventus. But the team is willing and the final embrace proves it. When you win like this, there is great energy and adrenaline”, added Pirlo.