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Juventus secured a 2–0 win towards AC Milan this night as they lastly returned to successful methods.
Having been crushed by Milan the final time the 2 groups met, Juventus had been in no temper to start out slowly and confirmed intent from the opening exchanges.
Thiago Motta’s males strung collectively some spectacular passes as they regarded to take an early lead, with Samuel Mbangula notably standing out.
Juve continued to dominate the sport, however Milan got here near opening the scoring when Rafael Leão was denied by a positive save from Michele di Gregorio.
Kenan Yildiz then compelled Mike Maignan into a surprising save as Juve pushed for the breakthrough. Regardless of their dominance, Milan appeared content material to defend and anticipate alternatives to counter-attack, and the primary half ended goalless.
Motta made a change initially of the second half, bringing on Tim Weah for Kenan Yildiz, and the American almost broke the impasse minutes later, solely to be thwarted by one other wonderful save from Maignan.
Nonetheless, the full of life Mbangula gave Juventus the lead shortly after, as his deflected shot wrong-footed Maignan.
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The Bianconeri doubled their benefit 5 minutes later when Weah discovered the web following a superb go from Khephren Thuram. From there, Juve needed to show they may preserve their lead.
Regardless of being forward, Juventus stayed aggressive and continued to press for one more purpose, maintaining AC Milan underneath fixed strain.
Milan fought exhausting to get again into the sport, however Juventus held agency and noticed out the win, delivering a efficiency filled with depth and management.
