Juventus secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sassuolo, with Dusan Vlahovic showcasing his brilliance by scoring two remarkable goals. This outstanding performance by Allegri’s squad has propelled them to within a mere two points of the league leaders in Serie A.

Dusan Vlahovic was the hero for Juventus as he scored a brace to help his team secure a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo. The match took place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy on January 16, 2024.

In the 15th minute, Vlahovic showcased his skill by curling a magnificent 25-yard shot into the top corner, giving Juventus the lead. Despite Sassuolo’s efforts to restrict the home team’s chances, Vlahovic struck again just before halftime with a brilliant free kick that hit the crossbar and went in.

The second half saw Juventus playing at a slower pace, but Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi came close to scoring for the visitors. However, it was substitute Federico Chiesa who sealed the victory for Juventus in the final minute of the game.

With this win, Juventus moved within two points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, while Sassuolo remained in 14th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Juventus will face Lecce in their next match, while Sassuolo’s next game will be against Monza on January 28.

Despite Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri downplaying his team’s title hopes and emphasizing their focus on Champions League qualification, their unbeaten streak of 17 matches across all competitions suggests otherwise. While Inter Milan remain the favorites for the Scudetto, Juventus is quietly plotting a serious push for the title.

The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Dusan Vlahovic, who scored two fantastic goals from distance, taking his Serie A tally to nine goals for the season. His performance made all the difference in a match where Sassuolo put up a strong defensive display.

Player Ratings:
– Juventus: Szczesny (8), Danilo (8), Bremer (8), Rugani (7), Cambiaso (7), Rabiot (7), Locatelli (8), Miretti (7), Kostic (7), Yildiz (7), Vlahovic (9).
– Sassuolo: Consigli (6), Viti (6), Erlic (6), Ferrari (7), Pedersen (7), Berardi (8), Boloca (6), Thorstvedt (6), Henrique (7), Laurienté (8), Pinamonti (6).

The match highlights included Vlahovic’s opening goal in the 15th minute, where he found space and curled a beautiful finish into the top corner. He then doubled his tally with a delightful free kick that went over the wall and in off the crossbar in the 37th minute.

Sassuolo had their chances to get back into the game, with Berardi coming close on two occasions. However, it was Chiesa who sealed the victory for Juventus in the 89th minute with a well-placed shot.

Overall, Juventus’ win puts them in a strong position in the title race, and their upcoming clash against Inter Milan in February is shaping up to be a crucial match.