Juventus secured a crucial 2-0 home win against Bologna at the Allianz Stadium. Goals from Jonathan David and Khephren Thuram proved decisive, as Luciano Spalletti’s team maintained pressure on their Champions League rivals with a composed and professional performance.
Weston McKennie was named Football Italia’s Man of the Match for his dominant display in midfield, providing the platform for his teammates to score. He contributed significantly to both defensive stability and offensive drives, even picking up an assist.
Serie A – Juventus 2-0 Bologna – Player Ratings
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio 6; Kalulu 6.5, Bremer 6.5, Kelly 6.5; Holm 6.5 (Thuram K. 7), Locatelli 6.5, McKennie 7, Cambiaso 6 (Gatti N/A); Conceicao 6 (Zhegrova 6), Boga 6.5 (Openda N/A); David 7 (Yildiz 6)
Best Juventus player: Weston McKennie – McKennie was dominant throughout the match, covering a vast amount of ground. He offered both defensive strength and forward momentum, contributing an assist to the team’s victory.
Lowest Juventus rating: Francisco Conceicao – The versatile winger had a quiet evening before being substituted with twenty minutes remaining, failing to make his usual impact.
Coach: Luciano Spalletti 6.5 – Spalletti oversaw a controlled and well-executed performance from his team when it mattered most. His substitutions were effective, and he would have been pleased with the clean sheet as much as the goals scored.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia 6; Zortea 6, Helland 5 (Heggem 6), Lucumì 5.5, Miranda 5.5; Freuler 5.5, Pobega 5.5 (Moro 6); Orsolini 6, Sohm 5 (Ferguson 6), Cambiaghi 5.5 (Rowe 5.5); Castro 5 (Bernardeschi N/A)
Best Bologna player: Riccardo Orsolini – In a generally disappointing team performance, the experienced winger was one of the few Bologna players who consistently challenged the Juventus defence. He worked hard and was the most likely source of a response that never materialized.
Lowest Bologna rating: Santiago Castro – The Argentine striker had a difficult match, being well-marked by Bremer and Kelly. He had little influence on the game before being substituted, struggling to hold up the ball or create opportunities for his teammates.
Coach: Vincenzo Italiano 5 – It was a poor night for the Bologna head coach, whose team was outplayed in almost every aspect. With their European ambitions now extinguished, this performance will be a significant concern heading into the final weeks of the season.
