Juventus take control early with two first-half goals, capitalizing on rivals’ slip-ups on Matchday 31.
Juventus secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Genoa, scoring twice in the opening stages to move within one point of the top four in Serie A.
The Bianconeri started aggressively and broke the deadlock just four minutes into the match. Gleison Bremer rose highest to meet a cross and powered a header past Bijlow, giving Juventus an early advantage.
The hosts doubled their lead in the 20th minute through Weston McKennie. A precise delivery from Francisco Conceição found the American midfielder, who finished clinically to make it 2-0.
Juventus remained in control throughout the first half, with Genoa unable to create meaningful chances or disrupt the home side’s rhythm.
After the break, Juventus continued to dominate possession and came close to adding a third goal, with David hitting the woodwork and several chances forcing the Genoa defense into desperate interventions.
Genoa had a brief opportunity to get back into the match when they were awarded a penalty, but Martin’s effort was saved by Michele Di Gregorio, preserving Juventus’ two-goal lead.
Despite a slight drop in intensity late in the game, Juventus held firm to secure a crucial win, while Genoa struggled to offer any real attacking threat.
The result strengthens Juventus’ push for a Champions League spot, setting up a decisive clash against Atalanta in the next round.
Match Report
Juventus 2-0 Genoa
Scorers: 4’ Bremer, 20’ McKennie
Juventus (4-3-2-1): Perin (46’ Di Gregorio); Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso (83’ Holm); Thuram, Locatelli, McKennie; Conceição (83’ Miretti), Yildiz (90’ Boga); David (67’ Milik). Head coach: Spalletti.
Genoa (3-4-1-2): Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Ellertsson, Malinovskyi (66’ Masini), Frendrup (83’ Ekhator), Martin; Messias (52’ Baldanzi); Vitinha, Colombo (66’ Ekuban). Head coach: De Rossi.
Referee: Massa
Bookings: Locatelli, Frendrup, Bremer, Thuram
Red cards: None
