In a tightly contested match at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Juventus held onto their unbeaten record in Serie A after a 0-0 draw with visiting Roma on Sunday evening. Both sides displayed solid defensive performances, with each team managing only one shot on target during the encounter.
Under the guidance of Thiago Motta, who took over the helm at Juventus this season after departing Bologna, the Bianconeri showcased resilience and tactical discipline. The draw positions Juventus level on seven points with defending champions Inter Milan, as well as Torino and Udinese, marking a promising start for Motta’s tenure.
For Daniele De Rossi’s Roma, the stalemate represents a positive step forward following a challenging start to the season. Coming off a disappointing defeat at home to Empoli, Roma demonstrated improved cohesion and determination. Despite dominating possession in the early stages, they were unable to capitalize on their control.
Juventus began to threaten more assertively through striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose presence added intensity to their attacking efforts. In a strategic move, De Rossi introduced former Juventus forward Paulo Dybala midway through the second half. The Argentine international, who recently turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, was expected to inject creativity into Roma’s offense. However, on a warm evening in Turin, Dybala’s impact was limited as both teams appeared to tire.
Roma’s struggles in front of goal continue to be a concern. Having adopted a more offensive approach under De Rossi last season, the Giallorossi have managed to score only one goal in their opening three matches this campaign. With just two points on the board, De Rossi will be keen to refine his strategies to ignite Roma’s attacking potential.
The draw leaves Roma seeking their first win of the season, while Juventus will aim to build on their solid start as the Serie A competition intensifies. Both teams will need to address their offensive shortcomings to climb the standings in the weeks ahead.
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