In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus overcame a shaky start to secure a convincing 4-1 victory against Empoli. The match saw the Bianconeri bounce back from recent setbacks in spectacular fashion.
The game began with a shock for the home fans as former Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio gave Empoli an early lead. His header from close range silenced the stadium, but the respectful refusal to celebrate acknowledged his history with the Turin giants.
Juventus struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, with Empoli creating several chances to extend their lead. The visitors’ misfortune began when they lost two players, Tino Anjorin and Ardian Ismajli, to injuries before the break.
The turning point came in the second half, courtesy of Randal Kolo Muani. The French striker, making only his second appearance for Juventus, equalized with a display of strength and composure. Moments later, he fortuitously deflected a Timothy Weah shot to give Juventus the lead, completing a quickfire brace that electrified the crowd.
Empoli’s hopes of a comeback were dealt a severe blow when Youssef Maleh received his second yellow card, reducing the visitors to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Empoli continued to press, but Juventus’ defense held firm.
In the closing stages, Dusan Vlahovic showcased his class with a stunning long-range effort that found the top corner, extending Juventus’ lead. The rout was completed by Francisco Conceição, who added a fourth goal in the dying moments of the match.
This victory marks a significant turnaround for Juventus, who had suffered defeats in their previous two matches against Napoli and Benfica. The win will boost their confidence as they continue to chase a top-four finish in Serie A.
For Empoli, the result is a harsh reflection of their efforts, especially considering their strong start and resilience with ten men. The defeat extends their winless run and keeps them embroiled in the relegation battle.
Goals: De Sciglio 4 (E), Kolo Muani 61, 64 (J), Vlahovic 90 (J), Conceicao 92 (J)
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, Weah; Locatelli, McKennie (dall’84’ Thuram); Yildiz (dal 65′ Vlahovic), Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez (dall’84’ Conceiçao); Kolo Muani.
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Marianucci (dal 92′ Tosto), Ismajli (dal 59′ Goglichidze), De Sciglio; Gyasi, Henderson (dal 92′ Bacci), Anjorin (dal 48′ Zurkowski), Cacace; Esposito (dal 92′ Konaté), Maleh; Colombo.
