Journalist Tony Damascelli, writing in il Giornale, offered his perspective on Juventus`s recent performance. He described their football against Udinese as typically “anxious and cumbersome.” Damascelli highlighted that the breakthrough ultimately came through Nico Gonzales, whom he critically referred to as “the worst of his players,” and decisive substitute Vlahovic. This result was crucial, as it practically secured Juventus`s qualification for UEFA`s most significant tournament, providing much-needed financial relief.
The football Sunday overall delivered significant drama, particularly in the lower half of the table. There were continuous twists and turns, with Empoli initially trailing but then recovering, Lecce suddenly securing safety, and Parma finding themselves in a precarious situation.
According to Damascelli, this particular Sunday brought back the passion, tension, and emotion that felt lost – in essence, real football – despite VAR continuing to play a notably important, even decisive, role in the matches.