All or Nothing: Juventus

For Juventus and the new coach Andrea Pirlo the season started off in the best possible way, after winning against Sampdoria. But to continue winning, it is necessary to find the perfect balance between veterans and younger players. The new players could be decisive in the Champions League challenge against Barcelona, and in the derby against Turino.

The year 2020 ends in the worst possible way for Juventus: Fiorentina spoils the Bianconeri’s celebratory mood by inflicting a searing defeat in the last match of the year. The chance for redemption arrives later on, with the match against Milan, the leading team. This is a very significant match, mainly for Bonucci, whom many Juventus fans never forgave for the interlude with the Rossoneri.

The Champions League expectations weigh heavily on Juventus. The first leg against Porto ends in a 2-1 defeat but Chiesa’s goal leaves the door open to Juventus for the return leg. During the return leg Chiesa scores two goals but even so the Portuguese team is victorious and the Juventus is out. It’s a kick in the teeth for Pirlo. Ronaldo and the “Senators” are deeply shaken in the locker room.

There are only three matches left in this turbulent season: two league games and the final of the Italian Cup, all happening in the same week. Among these is also the last match played by Gianluigi Buffon with the Bianconeri. Juventus must nail the qualification for Champions League and take home the Italian Cup. To this end, there’s only one way: to win all the games.