Reports from Turin emphasize a Juventus side that displayed a “fighting spirit”. Coach Igor Tudor secured three valuable points and pointed out what he particularly appreciated in the match against Monza. “We dominated the start and suffered when we were down to ten men,” he stated, adding that “winning like this helps the team grow.” The match concluded with Igor Tudor raising his arms to the sky and rushing onto the field to embrace each of his players individually.
This moment perfectly encapsulates Juventus`s afternoon, which was almost unbelievable. They initially controlled the game against Monza, establishing a two-goal advantage with strikes from players who have rediscovered their scoring touch: Nico Gonzalez, netting after 126 days (“I missed this so much”), and Kolo Muani (finding the back of the net after 79 days). However, they subsequently complicated matters for themselves.
Just when a straightforward and untroubled victory seemed well within reach, a negative turning point occurred, courtesy of Kenan Yildiz, who, this time, was decisive in an adverse manner. Towards the end of the first half, the young Bianconeri number 10 delivered an elbow to Bianco – a completely needless and inexplicable action.