A single goal from Kenan Yildiz was enough to bring Juventus back to winning ways. The match between Juventus and Genoa at the Stadium concluded with a 1-0 victory, marked by the Turkish star`s decisive goal and coming in the wake of Thiago Motta`s dismissal as Bologna coach. `Tudor Effect` is how Quotidiano Sportivo summarizes it on its front page. However, with Bologna`s narrow win over Venezia and Roma closely behind, the fight for Champions League spots remains fiercely contested, and the league table is increasingly tight.
Today, Inter aims to extend their lead in the Scudetto race against Udinese, a potentially tricky fixture managed by Runjaic. Simone Inzaghi is expected to make changes to the starting eleven, with Arnautovic possibly partnering Thuram in attack from the start. Meanwhile, Milan is preparing to face second-placed Napoli at the Maradona stadium, a crucial match for Sergio Conceicao`s future as he strives to stay in the Champions League contention.
Atalanta travels to Florence to resume their league campaign after a setback against Inter before the international break. Yesterday`s Serie A action saw Como draw with Empoli, each gaining a point in their survival bids. Venezia suffered a home defeat to Bologna, and today, Monza under Nesta will attempt to pull off a surprise against Cagliari to improve their position.