Juventus secured a crucial 2-0 victory against AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium, marking a significant moment for the team and their coach, Thiago Motta. The win was highlighted by goals from Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah, helping Juventus reclaim momentum in their pursuit of a top-four finish in Serie A.
After experiencing three consecutive draws, Juventus were eager to return to winning ways. The match saw them take control in the second half, scoring both goals within a five-minute span. Mbangula opened the scoring with a fortunate deflected shot that found its way into the net, while Weah doubled the lead shortly after, showcasing his skill and composure in front of goal.
Following the match, Motta expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance. “We work every day to win, every training session counts,” he stated. “It takes a lot of effort to perform like we did today. I’m grateful to my players, who are growing and delivering performances like this.”
Motta also reflected on the lessons learned from their previous match against Atalanta, where technical errors had allowed the opposition to gain confidence. “Today we played with great quality,” he noted. “Psychologically, this helps because opponents see they are facing a team that plays well.”
A key player in Juventus’s success has been Samuel Mbangula. Motta praised him for his contributions beyond just scoring goals. “Aside from the goal, he is a player who helps us tremendously in all situations of play,” Motta remarked. “He is always available and has never been out of the team. Whenever he participates, he contributes significantly.”
The coach emphasized his tactical approach for the match, aiming to disrupt Milan’s rhythm and limit goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s influence on the game. “We wanted to be aggressive and limit Maignan’s comfort with the ball at his feet because he often finds free players,” Motta explained. “The boys did very well, and I’m pleased with how it turned out.”
