Four days before receiving PSG in the Champions League, Juventus has found a little smile. Eliminated from the race for the round of 16 of the C1 this week, the Old Lady snatched a most important success in Lecce (0-1), Saturday in match of the 12th day of Serie A.
A complicated victory to take shape, obtained thanks to the magnificent goal of Nicolo Fagioli in the second half (73rd), author of a sublime rolled up right entered with the help of the post. Adrien Rabiot started and played the entire game, Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria are still injured.
The Old Lady in Paris to secure the C3
Author of his very first achievement in the Italian championship, the young 21-year-old midfielder allowed Massimiliano Allegri’s men to climb to sixth place in the standings (22 points). They are now positioned two units from fourth place, synonymous with access to the C1 at the end of the season.
On Wednesday, the Turinese will have to win at home against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League to at least secure third place in their group, which grants a ticket for the knockout stages of the Europa League.