The 212th edition of the Derby della Mole lived up to its billing as a fiercely contested affair, with Juventus and Torino battling to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The match was marked by early drama, managerial dismissals, and a display of young talent.
Juventus, under pressure after recent disappointing results, took an early lead through the brilliance of Kenan Yildiz. The young forward showcased his skill with a solo effort, cutting inside from the right and firing a low shot into the bottom corner just eight minutes into the game.
Torino, however, refused to be outdone and equalized on the stroke of halftime. Nikola Vlasic capitalized on good work from Karamoh, unleashing a powerful half-volley that found the net off the inside of the post.
The second half saw tensions boil over on the touchline, resulting in both managers, Paolo Vanoli of Torino and Thiago Motta of Juventus, being sent off following a heated exchange.
Despite chances for both sides, including a close call for Nico Gonzalez and a long-range effort from substitute Timothy Weah, neither team could find a winner. The result extends Juventus’ recent run of draws and marks only the sixth time in the last 22 competitive meetings that they have failed to defeat their city rivals.
This derby draw reflects the current state of both teams, with Juventus struggling to regain their dominant form and Torino showing they can compete with their more illustrious neighbors. As the Serie A season progresses, both sides will look to build on this intense encounter to improve their respective league positions.
Goals: Kenan Yildiz 8 (J), Vlasic 45 (T)
Torino (4-2-3-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Maripan, Coco, Sosa (90′ +1 Walukiewicz); Ricci, Linetty (72′ Tameze); Lazaro (90′ +1 Njie), Vlasic, Karamoh (62′ Pedersen); Adams (90′ +1 Sanabria)
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona (71′ Cambiaso), Kalulu, Gatti, McKennie; Douglas Luiz, Thuram; Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Mbangula (77′ Wah); Nico Gonzalez.
