DBasia.news – Juventus defeated their direct rivals in the race for the 2018-19 Serie A title, Napoli, with a score of 2-1 at Stadio San Paolo on Week 26 of Serie A, Monday (4/3) WIB. That certainty ensured Bianconeri as a winning team in Serie A.
Indeed, Napoli has more control over the game. In fact, Il Partenopei released 21 shots throughout the game. Meanwhile, Juventus only recorded six attempts.
Napoli’s game began to falter after Alex March received a red card in the 25th minute. Three minutes later, Juventus won 1-0 through Miralem Pjanic’s free kick.
Juventus became further away to 2-0 after Emre Can’s header slid into Napoli’s goal. The ex Liverpool received Federico Bernardeschi’s bait.
Napoli’s hope to pursue victory emerged after Jose Callejon scored in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, the goal was the last in the match.
The victory increasingly reinforced Juventus’ dominance in the Serie A. In fact, according to optical records, La Vecchia Signora is unbeaten in 26 Serie A away games. It is the best record ever made by the Serie A club.
The victory also made Juventus stronger at the top of the standings. Cristiano Ronaldo and his mates collected 72 points or 16 points ahead of second place, Napoli.
Meanwhile, in the European arena, Juventus will host Atletico Madrid in the 2018-2019 Champions League last 16 second leg match, at Allianz Stadium, Thursday (13/3). Bianconer lost 2-0 in the first leg. But previously, Juventus will host Udinese in the 27th giornata.