Goals from Nico Gonzalez, who hadn`t found the net since the first leg match, and Kolo Muani, ending a 12-game scoring drought, secured a vital victory for Juventus. These goals propelled Massimiliano Allegri`s side to fourth place, at least temporarily, following the recent setback against Parma.
It seems Juventus has a penchant for making things complicated. Even on a day when they finally saw the long-awaited goals from Nico Gonzalez (after 126 days) and Kolo Muani (ending a 79-day dry spell), securing the win and a provisional fourth spot while awaiting results from Bologna and Lazio, the team`s full satisfaction was marred.
The triumph over Monza, crucial for resuming their push towards Champions League qualification after the stumble in Parma, was ultimately overshadowed by a thoughtless act from Yildiz. In first-half stoppage time, with the Bianconeri holding a comfortable two-goal lead and in full control, he delivered an elbow to Bianco. This led to a direct red card after VAR review, leaving Juventus with ten men for a difficult second half. Despite the intense pressure, the Bianconeri held firm and successfully saw out the match to claim all three points.