Juventus: When the Old Lady Finds Her Smile Again

16/12/2025 14:57:00 TrophyTracker

Winning 1-0 at Bologna’s Renato Dall’Ara fortress not only secured three precious points for Juventus but also acted as a huge confidence boost for Luciano Spalletti’s team to affirm: We have returned.

Following a disappointing 0-1 loss at Napoli in Serie A’s 14th round, Juventus did not lose their spirit. Victories of 2-0 over Pafos in the Champions League and now Bologna in Serie A have proven their resurgence under Spalletti. Juve have won five of their last six games across all competitions. Spalletti seems to have found a winning recipe based on solidity, pragmatism, and knowing exactly when to finish off opponents.

At Bologna, the hero was not the forwards but Juan Cabal. The Colombian defender’s powerful header in the 64th minute demonstrated Spalletti’s ability to turn the game around. Cabal came on just three minutes earlier to replace a tired Andrea Cambiaso, who had been overworked recently. Spalletti confirmed this was his most significant win since arriving at Juventus, promising further improvements ahead.

Juventus are prepared to rejoin the title fight

But the biggest joy for the Juventini was not just the scoreline, but the return of the iron defender Gleison Bremer. After over two months of rehabilitation, the Brazilian captain reappeared in the last 15 minutes, bringing complete reassurance to the defense. Bremer is not only the defensive cornerstone Spalletti can rely on to build the foundation for the upcoming breakthrough phase—taking advantage of the time without Champions League commitments—but also a psychological pillar for the entire squad.

Moreover, encouraging signs are emerging from the attack. Jonathan David, though yet to score, has been energetic and better at linking play, while Lois Openda also played a crucial role by provoking an opponent’s red card. They have recently ended their scoring drought and grown more confident. Additionally, Kenan Yildiz continues to be the creative heart of Juve’s attacking style.

Although still five points behind the top three, with the return of key players and morale soaring, Juventus is ready to challenge the teams above them. The Scudetto race is entering a phase of separation with unpredictable events in every position, and the "Old Lady" will definitely not accept a secondary role in this thrilling drama.

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