Juventus Close in on Scudetto with Victory at Roma
The 2022-23 Serie A season has reached its final stretch, and Juventus is well-positioned to reclaim the Scudetto. With their latest win, Juve has narrowed the gap at the top of the table, leaving their rivals in the dust.
Over the weekend, Juventus traveled to the Stadio Olimpico to take on Roma, and the Old Lady delivered a clinical performance, securing a 2-0 win that lifted them to within a point of the top spot. Roberto Baggio’s goal in the 25th minute, a crisp left-footed shot from outside the box, set the tone for the match, while Manolo Gabbiadini’s 75th-minute strike sealed the victory.
"We’re happy with the win, but we know there’s still a lot of work to be done," said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri after the match. "We need to stay focused and keep pushing. The Scudetto is within our reach, but we can’t afford to let our guard down."
Roma, meanwhile, drop to 12th place, and their disappointing campaign shows no signs of improvement. "We’re going through a tough period, and we need to regroup quickly," said Roma coach José Mourinho. "Juventus is a top team, but we should have done better. We’ll keep working and try to get some much-needed results."
With this win, Juventus leapfrogged Lazio, which drew 1-1 with AC Milan, and now sits just one point behind leaders Napoli, who face a tough trip to Hellas Verona next week. "We’re focused on our next game, not looking at the table," said Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti. "We need to win and stay ahead of the pack. The Scudetto is ours for the taking, but it’s not a guarantee yet."
Sampdoria, enjoying a purple patch under new coach Marco Giampaolo, climbed to sixth position with a thrilling 3-1 win over Sassuolo, while Milan, faltering in recent weeks, was held to a 1-1 draw by Genoa. "We’re a bit disappointed with the points, but we created enough chances to win," said Milan coach Stefano Pioli. "We need to be more clinical in front of goal, that’s the difference between winning and drawing."
The Serie A season is entering its final stretch, and the competition is intensifying. The top six teams in the table are now separated by just nine points, setting the stage for an thrilling finish to the season. Juventus, however, looks well-positioned to regain its Scudetto, but the Old Lady must remain focused and consistent to achieve the title.
Standings (after matchday 32):
- Napoli 64 points
- Juventus 63 points
- Lazio 61 points
- Inter Milan 59 points
- Roma 57 points
- Sampdoria 55 points
- Milan 54 points
- Atalanta 53 points
Matchday 33 sees Juventus host Crotone, while Napoli and Lazio clash in a highly anticipated Champions League quarterfinal tie. The final stretch promises to be action-packed, with several teams still in the hunt for European spots and the Scudetto.