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Free Malaysia Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Juve hold top 4 spot at Bologna as Atalanta close in on Champions League
Bologna's Remo Freuler (centre) fires a shot past Juventus defenders to score the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Renato Dall'Ara stadium. (EPA Images pic) BOLOGNA : Juventus clung onto their place in Serie A's Champions league positions on Sunday after being held to a 1-1 draw at rivals Bologna. Remo Freuler's deflected strike in the 54th minute cancelled out Khephren Thuram's early opener and gave Bologna a deserved home draw at a packed Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Juve are in fourth on goal difference ahead of Roma, in fifth after beating Fiorentina 1-0, and sixth-placed Lazio with the trio all locked on 63 points. Bologna might sit seventh but they are only a point behind Juve and the Rome clubs and are also in with a chance of their first major trophy since 1974 with the Italian Cup final against AC Milan coming up a week on Wednesday. The draw also created a even more crowded battle for a place in next season's Champions League with another round of crucial match-ups coming up next weekend. Juve, without a host of starters at Bologna, are at Lazio while Roma head to Atalanta who were this weekend's big winners in the tussle for the top four with a 4-0 thumping of relegated Monza. Atalanta are five points ahead of Juve, Roma and Lazio with three matches remaining in the season and are now big favourites to claim one of two remaining spots in Europe's elite club competition. Charles De Ketelaere netted his first league goals since before Christmas in the first half, before Ademola Lookman and Marco Brescianini completed the rout for Atalanta with well-taken strikes after the break. Rock-bottom Monza will play in Serie B next season, ending a three-season run in the top flight for the team owned by the Berlusconi family. Assured of promotion are Sassuolo and Pisa, the latter club securing automatic promotion on Sunday even though they lost 1-0 to Bari as their closest rivals Spezia were beaten 2-1 at Reggiana. Roma briefly held fourth place by beating Fiorentina, Artem Dovbyk nodding home the only goal of the game in stoppage time at the end of the first half to extend his team's unbeaten league run to 19 matches. Edoardo Bove had an emotional reunion with Roma fans after the game, the Rome-born midfielder and Romanista openly bawling in front the supporters who paid tribute to the 22-year-old whose footballing future is in the balance. On loan at Fiorentina until the end of the season, Bove suffered a harrowing on-pitch heart attack in December and hasn't played since being discharged from hospital with a defibrillator installed. Bove will have to try his hand abroad if the defibrillator, which ensures a regular heartbeat, has to remain permanently due to the stringent health regulations which govern sport in Italy.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bologna-Juventus
Juventus drew 1-1 away to Bologna on Serie A Matchday 35, after Khephren Thuram had put the Bianconeri ahead in the first half. Let's take a look at some of the game's numbers. INVOLVED | Khephren Thuram (four goals, five assists) is the first central midfielder both with Juventus and in Serie A to take part in at least nine goals in his debut season since Sami Khedira (nine - five goals and four assists in 2015/16). He has also had a hand in a goal in back-to-back matches for the second time in Europe's top-five leagues (having last done so with Nice in 2021/22) Advertisement NEW HEIGHTS | Khephren Thuram has scored four goals in this Serie A season, equaling his record of goals in a single campaign in the top-five European leagues (four with Nice in Ligue 1 in 2021/22). CENTURION | Michele Di Gregorio made his 100th Serie A appearance and 30th for Juventus. STALEMATE | Juventus and Bologna have drawn five straight Serie A matches or the first time since doing so between 1978 and 1980.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Video: Thuram goal gives Juventus the lead against Bologna
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram broke the deadlock in a crucial away game at Bologna. The France international found the net at minute nine with an attempt from the edge of the box that caught Bologna keeper Lukasz Skorupski off guard. Advertisement You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today's four Serie A games on the Liveblog. It's a crucial game in the race for a Champions League spot. Juventus sit fourth with a one-point lead over fifth-placed Rossoblu. epa11938736 Juventus' Khephren Thuram celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and Hellas Verona FC at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, 03 March 2025. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO Juventus and Bologna rivals Lazio and Roma remain in the race after Sunday's wins over Empoli and Fiorentina, respectively. Khéphren Thuram strikes first for Juventus against Bologna in a game which has huge implications for Champions League qualification ⚡️ — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 4, 2025 Juventus vs Bologna – Tudor's pre-match quotes 'I have to make the choices I think are best. I saw the lads fired up, ready and eager to respond to Bologna, because we know their playing style. It will be a wonderful game to play,' Tudor told DAZN. Advertisement 'Kolo Muani attacks the space, but we need all 11 players to give their contribution and make as few mistakes as possible. Bologna have their strengths and weaknesses, so do we. We'll see what happens on the field.' 'We had some problems missing players, but there will always be 11 plus five off the bench. These are enormously important games, but not decisive, so we'll see,' concluded Tudor.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Juventus Player Ratings vs Bologna: Early Thuram Strike Only Worth One Point
Bologna and Juventus shared the spoils in one of the most anticipated Serie A fixtures in the race for the Champions League. Khephren Thuram stunned the Renato Dall'Ara crowds by scoring an early opener, but Remo Freuler pulled off an equalizer in the second period. Both clubs had their chances to win the contest, but the scoreline remained intact. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who settled for a 1-1 draw against their direct Champions League foes, Bologna. Juventus (3-4-2-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 6 The Italian goalkeeper didn't have too many saves to make. He thought he had Freuler's shot covered, but it deflected off Veiga's foot. Advertisement Pierre Kalulu – 5.5 It wasn't a bad outing from the French defender, but perhaps he should have done better to close down the cross that culminated in Bologna's goal. Renato Veiga – 6 It was a solid display from the Chelsea loanee, but his attempt to block Freuler's shot dramatically backfired. Nicolò Savona – 6.5 An impressive performance from the young right-back who had to cover at the back due to an injury crisis. Pulled off several timely interceptions, especially against Riccardo Orsolini. Timothy Weah – 5.5 An industrious display from the American, but it lacked a marquee moment. Manuel Locatelli – 6 The Juventus captain kept things tidy in the middle of the park. He did well to protect the backline, but his presence wasn't felt in the attacking phase. Advertisement Khephren Thuram – 7 The French midfielder was lucky to beat Lukasz Skorupski with a tepid shot, but he arguably deserves a goal based on his dynamic display. Andrea Cambiaso – 7 After weeks of underwhelming performances, the Juventus wingback produced a stellar display. Delivered the assist for Thuram, scored a goal that was disallowed for a marginal offiside, and had the better of Orsolini in their enticing duel. But unfortunately for the Italian, he left the pitch after picking up yet another knock. Nicolas Gonzalez – 6 The Argentine found mild success in his dribbling, but his final product was missing at times. He left it all on the pitch, but was still disappointed to leave the pitch when Igor Tudor decided to replace him. Advertisement Weston McKennie – 6 The Texan's clever flick instigated the opener, but could have given away a spot-kick with a risky challenge. Randal Kolo Muani – 6 The PSG loanee fought for the ball all over the pitch, and helped his team bring the ball forward. But he wasn't too far away from the goal to pose a threat. Substitutes Alberto Costa – 5 The young wingback squandered a sitter due to a heavy first touch. Left Juventus fans sweating every time he received the ball.
CNA
04-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Juve frustrated in 1-1 draw at Bologna
BOLOGNA, Italy :Juventus played out a tense 1-1 Serie A draw at top-four rivals Bologna on Sunday, as the visitors missed the chance to cement fourth place in the chaotic race for Champions League qualification. With leaders Napoli and Inter Milan locked in a fierce battle for the title on 77 and 74 points respectively, and Atalanta holding third with 68, attention is turning to the increasingly tense scrap for the final Champions League spot. Juve sit fourth with 63 points, level with AS Roma and Lazio in fifth and sixth, while Bologna are seventh, one point behind, with three rounds remaining. Khephren Thuram gave Juve a flying start after nine minutes, picking up the ball outside the box, spotting a gap in the Bologna defence and drilling a low shot that slipped beneath keeper Lukasz Skorupski. Bologna levelled nine minutes into the second half, as Remo Freuler capitalised on a scrappy sequence following a cross and fired the ball home for a share of the spoils.
