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Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Juventus-Cagliari MATCH PREVIEW May 10, 2013 Juventus are aiming to better a club points record, while Cagliari are nestled safely within mid-table. The Bianconeri earned their ninth consecutive victory midweek at Atalanta. Alessandro Matri scored the only goal in a flat performance that followed the Scudetto celebrations. Antonio Conte’s side are on track to beat the club’s highest season points tally. It sits at 91, from the Calciopoli-affected 2005-06 campaign. Six points in the final two games means they’ll finish a point ahead. Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo are suspended, while Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah and Nicklas Bendtner are to be rested with slight injuries. Simone Pepe is also missing. Cagliari fell on Wednesday to a defeat at ‘home’ to Parma. The Trieste-based encounter was decided by Ducali player Aleandro Rosi with only 11 minutes remaining. It continues a four-match winless streak for a Rossoblu side playing with the comfort of knowing their Serie A status is secure. Cagliari are 11th and have assured a mid-table finish. Francesco Pisano is the only player absent. Davide Astori and Mauricio Pinilla return to the squad having missed the Parma clash. Cagliari have found the going tough in Turin, claiming victory just twice. Juve have won on 18 occasions, but held to a draw - including last season - 12 times. Keep an eye on: Luca Marrone (Juventus) – The Italian Under-21 international was fielded in the heart of defence in Bergamo but given the suspensions to Pirlo and Pogba, a role in midfield beckons. This is a chance to remind of his capabilities in his natural spot. Form guide: Juventus (W W W W W) Cagliari (W L L D L) Last season: Juventus 1-1 Cagliari Stat fact: Alessandro Matri scored four goals for Cagliari against Juve, including the winner in the Rossoblu’s last Turin triumph in 2008-09. JUVENTUS (probable): Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Isla, Giaccherini, Marrone, Marchisio, Peluso; Quagliarella, Matri CAGLIARI (probable): Agazzi; Perico, Rossettini, Astori, Murru; Ekdal, Conti, Nainggolan; Cossu; Pinilla, Ibarbo http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Juventus-Cagliari Preview: Bianconeri seeking 10th consecutive league victory Antonio Conte is determined to win both remaining games of the season in order to beat the Old Lady's record points tally of 91, set by Fabio Capello's side in 2006. May 10, 2013 Antonio Conte will be without suspended midfield duo Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba for Juventus' final home clash of the season against Cagliari on Saturday. Andrea Barzagli is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension which kept him out of the 1-0 victory away at Atalanta while Leonardo Bonucci, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Claudio Marchisio, Gianluigi Buffon and Arturo Vidal should all return to the fold after being rested. Alessandro Matri is expected to keep his place up front after scoring in midweek and the former Cagliari striker could be partnered with Sebastian Giovinco, although Nicolas Anelka and Nicklas Bendtner are also pushing for starts. As for Cagliari, Mauricio Pinilla returns after his initial three-game ban was reduced to two matches and Albin Ekdal could start against his former employers. However, the game comes too soon for Francesco Pisano and Matias Cabrera who remain sidelined through injury. DID YOU KNOW? Juventus have won their last five Serie A matches without conceding a single goal. Cagliari have only scored in three of their last eight league matches. In the reverse fixture back in September, the Old Lady emerged 3-1 victors with a late double from Alessandro Matri and a goal from Mirko Vucinic, after Mauricio Pinilla had given the Sardinians a first-half lead. Saturday's showdown will be the 66th time that the two sides have met in Serie A. Juventus have won on 30 occasions, losing 11 matches and drawing 24 times. Alessandro Matri scored 38 goals in 131 appearances for the Rossoblu before his €15.5 million transfer to Juventus in 2011. Marco Sau is Cagliari's leading Serie A marksman with twelve goals. Arturo Vidal's recent goalscoring spree has propelled him to the top of the Bianconeri's standings with ten. Head to Head Serie A - Dec 21, 2012 - Cagliari 1 - Juventus 3 Coppa Italia - Dec 12, 2012 - Juventus 1 - Cagliari 0 Serie A - May 6, 2012 - Cagliari 0 - Juventus 2 Serie A - Jan 15, 2012 - Juventus 1 - Cagliari 1 Serie A - Feb 5, 2011 - Cagliari 1 - Juventus 3 Last Five Matches JUVENTUS May 8, 2013 Atalanta 0 - Juventus 1 Serie A May 5, 2013 Juventus 1 - Palermo 0 Serie A Apr 28, 2013 Torino 0 - Juventus 2 Serie A Apr 21, 2013 Juventus 1 - AC Milan 0 Serie A Apr 15, 2013 Lazio 0 - Juventus 2 Serie A CAGLIARI May 8, 2013 Cagliari 0 - Parma 1 Serie A May 4, 2013 Chievo 0 - Cagliari 0 Serie A Apr 27, 2013 Cagliari 0 - Udinese 1 Serie A Apr 21, 2013 SSC Napoli 3 - Cagliari 2 Serie A Apr 14, 2013 Cagliari 2 - FC Internazionale 0 Serie A Players to Watch Alessandro Matri The former Cagliari striker has found it difficult to nail down a starting berth in Antonio Conte's starting eleven this campaign and will be determined to prove his worth once again after impressing in a rare start in midweek. The 28-year-old has notched eight league goals so far and will be hoping to replicate his feat from December when he scored twice against the Rossoblu. Radja Nainggolan The Belgium international has become a fan's favourite with his powerful box-to-box playing style and tireless work rate. The 25-year-old is an integral part of Ivo Pulga's line-up and has registered more outfield appearances than any other Rossoblu player this season. Unsurprisingly, he has been linked to a host of top European clubs, including Juventus, ahead of the forthcoming transfer window. Prediction Cagliari are experiencing an end-of-season slump, having secured only five points from a possible last 18. Juventus, however, are in fine form with nine league wins on the bounce, conceding only two goals in the process. Conte's side are bidding for their highest-ever points total and they should have enough firepower to see off the Sardinian challenge and claim a 20th Serie A clean sheet of the season. Editor's Prediction JUVENTUS 2 - 0 CAGLIARI http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Conte will stay, predicts Pirlo May 10, 2013 Andrea Pirlo expects to still be trained by Antonio Conte at Juventus during the 2013-14 campaign. Conte has refused to totally commit his future to the Turin giants until he has sat down with club officials to discuss their plans for next season and beyond. However, the veteran playmaker is convinced that there is no reason for the former midfielder to leave the Old Lady. “Scared of losing Conte? I think it’s a surreal situation,” Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia. “We’ll certainly see him in the summer.” Conte has been a massive success since his arrival two years ago when he was appointed on the back of two seventh-place finishes in Serie A for the Bianconeri. “The first Scudetto was unexpected, but both were beautiful,” the former Inter and Milan man commented. “A Scudetto symbol? Arturo Vidal has been fundamental here for two years, but I think the squad was the most important factor. “All of the players deserve recognition.”

Buffon: 'Juve forced to win' May 9, 2013 Gigi Buffon confirms the second consecutive Scudetto felt different, but that Juventus didn’t mind being “forced to win.”The Bianconeri dominated Serie A for the last two seasons and on Sunday will be presented with the Scudetto trophy after their game with Cagliari. “This Scudetto did not have the same strong feeling as last year’s, as that was the surprise title considering we started out at a disadvantage,” Buffon told students in Turin. “This year it had a different feeling. The fact we were the team to beat meant we were forced to win from July to now, although of course it was a sweet sensation too. “Managing to win while knowing everyone is sitting there just waiting for you to make a mistake and the pressure of the people on your shoulders is not easy. “However, seeing as it is so difficult, it gives you a great feeling when you achieve those results.”

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 1 Alessandro Matri (18′) Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Attendance:‬14000 ‎ Juve and Atalanta fined €50,000 May 9, 2013 Atalanta and Juventus have both been fined €50,000 for the crowd trouble that saw their game suspended for eight minutes. The 1-0 Juve win in Bergamo on Wednesday evening had to be halted for eight minutes while Coach Antonio Conte and players from both teams tried to negotiate with the supporters to stay calm. Atalanta ultras had thrown objects at a bus full of Juve fans outside the stadium and problems carried on inside, where the two sets of supporters threw fireworks and other dangerous objects into each others’ sections. Both Juventus and Atalanta have been fined €50,000 and given a warning after the crowd trouble. The Disciplinary Commission’s report today revealed there were five people injured in the clashes, which saw tiles broken off from the stadium toilets and used as projectiles. Napoli were fined €3,000 for a member of their staff’s insulting and provocative behaviour towards the opposition bench, while Coach Walter Mazzarri received a €15,000 fine for dissent. The following players were handed a one-match ban: Edgar Barreto (Palermo), Luca Cigarini (Atalanta), Luciano (Chievo), Alberto Gilardino (Bologna), Massimo Gobbi (Parma), Panagiotis Kone (Bologna), Juan Jesus (Inter), Paul Papp (Chievo), Alvaro Pereira (Inter), Diego Perez (Bologna), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus), Giuseppe Rizzo (Pescara), Alexis Rolin (Catania), Alessandro Rosina (Siena), Guglielmo Stendardo (Atalanta). http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Llorente convinced of Juve power May 9, 2013 Juventus-bound Fernando Llorente is convinced that he is joining one of Europe’s top clubs.“They are one of the best on the continent,” the Athletic Bilbao man noted. “They’ve shown over the last two seasons that they are the best in Italy. “I’m very happy,” he continued. “Although I’m focused on Athletic right now, there is something very important waiting for me in the future.” The striker, 28, will move to Turin in the summer on a Bosman free transfer once his current contract expires. Juventus wrapped up their second consecutive Scudetto on Sunday afternoon. They reached the last eight of the Champions League before falling against Bayern Munich.

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 1 Alessandro Matri (18′) Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Attendance:‬14000 ‎ Juventus target 92 points May 9, 2013 Juventus have one more objective left this season – to beat the 91 points won by Fabio Capello’s Old Lady side. That record total was collected by the latter in the 2005-06 campaign, although the club were later stripped of that Scudetto and demoted to Serie B for their part in Calciopoli. “We’re going to try our very best to beat Capello’s record,” assistant boss Angelo Alessio stated after the 1-0 win over Atalanta. “We managed to win a very difficult match in Bergamo. Credit to the lads who always train really hard and ensure they’re in shape for the game. “Over the last two years, this group of players has been amazing and really embraced the club’s hard-working culture. “Coming here and winning against an Atalanta side fighting for survival was no easy task.” Juventus, currently on 86 points, need wins in their last two games – at home to Cagliari and away to Sampdoria – to set a new club first. The Bianconeri have won their last nine games in the top flight. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Buffon: Juventus were under much more pressure this season The goalkeeper said winning a second Scudetto in a row was a great accomplishment but that it felt very different to last year's success. May 9, 2013 Gianluigi Buffon has admitted Juventus felt the added pressure of being defending champions in Serie A but was impressed by how the side dealt with it. The Turin giants won the Scudetto for the second year in a row, with their goalkeeper admitting the levels of scrutiny and expectation were far higher this time around than when they finished up on top last year. As a result, Buffon said winning the title was a very different sensation to last term but that it still represented an excellent achievement. Addressing a group of students, he said: “This Scudetto did not have the same strong feeling as last year’s. “Last year was the surprise title considering we started out at a disadvantage, but this year it had a different feeling. “The fact we were the team to beat meant we were forced to win from July through to now, although of course it was a sweet sensation too. “Managing to win while knowing everyone is sitting there just waiting for you to make a mistake and the pressure of the people on your shoulders is not easy. “However, seeing as it is so difficult, it gives you a great feeling when you achieve those results.” Buffon recently praised boss Antonio Conte following the Scudetto success, saying he was the best coach he had ever worked under.

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 1 Alessandro Matri (18′) Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Attendance:‬14000 ‎ Matri happy with Juve goal count May 8, 2013 Alessandro Matri is satisfied with the contribution he has made to Juventus’ Scudetto success this term. Speaking after he netted the only goal in the win at Atalanta on Wednesday, the Italian international reflected on his campaign. “It’s been fantastic because we’ve won the Scudetto, but also positive from a personal point of view,” he stated. “Obviously a striker looks at his own statistics, but all things considered, I think I’ve got a good goals to minutes played ratio. “Everyone wants to play all the time, but we know that’s just not possible.” Matri has netted eight goals in 21 League games, which relate to 991 minutes of action in the top-flight. However, the former Cagliari man’s future at the club is in some doubt given that Juve may freshen up their attacking department over the summer. “I want to be a part of this group of strikers,” he underlined. “This constant talk of top players has somewhat overshadowed the great work of our attackers. “Obviously you need the quality of champions to be able to win in Europe, but I think that after two Scudetto titles, people should give credit to those who have helped achieve them.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 1 Alessandro Matri (18′) Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Attendance:‬14000 ‎ Matri ensures Scudetto celebrations continue The Bianconeri were made to work exceedingly hard for their win, and were perhaps fortunate to escape with the points in the end after the hosts were denied a clear late penalty. May 8, 2013 Newly-crowned Serie A champions Juventus continued their stellar domestic run of results with a narrow 1-0 win over Atalanta at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia on Wednesday. The Bianconeri had little left to play for after clinching the Scudetto against Palermo on Sunday, but picked up their ninth straight league win thanks to Alessandro Matri's well-worked first-half goal. With the title wrapped up over the weekend, Antonio Conte opted to give some of the less-heralded names in his squad a chance to shine, as Marco Storari, Luca Marrone and Simone Padoin all started. The opening goal came in the 18th minute courtesy of good work from Andrea Pirlo who clipped a sublime pass between the centre-backs for Matri, who controlled superbly before lashing into the far side. The goal seemed to coax the home side out of their shell, but it was Juve who nearly struck again less than 10 minutes later. Mauricio Isla’s fantastic cross was begging to be met and Paolo De Ceglie obliged, but his stooping header was just wide. But just when it seemed like matters on the pitch were picking up, events in the stands grounded proceedings to a halt. Flares and smoke bombs were thrown, forcing the referee to stop the game, with Conte and Juve defender Giorgio Chiellini making frantic appeals for the away fans to behave. When play resumed Martin Caceres gave the ball away and German Denis pounced from a quick cross, smashing the ball towards goal from inside the box, only to see the base of the post deny him. Atalanta continued to look dangerous after the restart, but it was Juve who carved out the better opportunities. Emanuele Giaccherini blasted over the bar at the end of a counter, before Matri missed a gilt-edged cross from Isla yards out. The game exploded back into life in the 81st minute. Federico Peluso avoided a penalty call for a clear handball and Juve were swiftly down the other end of the pitch, with substitute Arturo Vidal seeing a close-range effort denied by Andrea Consigli. That was the last meaningful action of the match, but Atalanta perhaps were not too disappointed in the final score, as results elsewhere confirmed their survival for another campaign. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Anelka in campo.

ALESSANDRO MATRI 0-1

ATALANTA: Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Del Grosso; Carmona, Cigarini, Biondini; Moralez, Bonaventura; Denis Atalanta panchina: Parra, Frezzolini, Ferri, Scaloni, Capelli, Contini, Bellini, Brivio, Radovanovic, Giorgi, De Luca, Polito JUVENTUS: Storari; Caceres, Marrone, Chiellini; Isla, Padoin, Pirlo, Giaccherini, De Ceglie; Matri, Quagliarella Juventus panchina: Rubinho, Branescu, Bonucci, Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Peluso, Giovinco, Vucinic, Anelka

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Line-ups: Atalanta-Juventus May 8, 2013 Atalanta will be hoping Juventus have a Scudetto hangover when they meet in Bergamo this evening. The midweek round continues at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia. Antonio Conte and his men partied into the night on Sunday with an open-top bus tour of the city after securing their second consecutive Scudetto. Gigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli, Nicklas Bendtner and Kwadwo Asamoah miss out, while Paul Pogba begins his three-match ban for spitting at an opponent. It gives rare starts to Marco Storari, Luca Marrone, Mauricio Isla, Paolo De Ceglie, Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella. Atalanta still need a point to be safe from the threat of relegation, but have dropped Marko Livaja for disciplinary reasons for the second time in a month. Franco Brienza, Guido Marilungo, Igor Budan and Riccardo Cazzola are on the treatment table. ATALANTA: Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Del Grosso; Carmona, Cigarini, Biondini; Moralez, Bonaventura; Denis Atalanta bench: Parra, Frezzolini, Ferri, Scaloni, Capelli, Contini, Bellini, Brivio, Radovanovic, Giorgi, De Luca, Polito JUVENTUS: Storari; Caceres, Marrone, Chiellini; Isla, Padoin, Pirlo, Giaccherini, De Ceglie; Matri, Quagliarella Juventus bench: Rubinho, Branescu, Bonucci, Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Peluso, Giovinco, Vucinic, Anelka http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida MATCH PREVIEW May 8, 2013 Atalanta could mathematically secure their Serie A status with victory over the champions, who will be looking to finish the season in style. A 2-0 defeat away to Parma last week prevented the Orobici from achieving safety, but it would now take a monumental disaster for them to be relegated. Palermo would need to win their last three games and Atalanta would need to collect no more than a point for that to occur. Juventus meanwhile are kings of the mountain and are currently 10 games unbeaten in Serie A. Antonio Conte knows that it is job done but will not want to see his results slip as the Bianconeri face a team against whom they have a very strong record. Just one more point will match last season’s Scudetto winning 84 points, whilst three more wins will beat the ill-fated 2005-06 campaign in which they accrued 91. Franco Brienza, Cristiano Del Grosso, Guido Marilungo and Riccardo Cazzola are all injured for the hosts, while Igor Budan, Stefano Lucchini and Facundo Parra are also doubtful to start. The champions are without the injured Gianluigi Buffon, Simone Pepe and Andrea Barzagli. Paul Pogba is suspended for spitting at Salvatore Aronica. Keep an eye on: Fabio Quagliarella (Juventus) - The Neapolitan should have a rare start with which to entertain the crowd and add to the eight goals and three assists he has contributed in the League this season. Form Guide: Atalanta (W L D D L) Juventus (W W W W W) Last season: Atalanta 0-2 Juventus Stat fact: In the last 10 editions of this tie, Atalanta have won just one, back in February 2001. They have drawn one, and lost eight. Atalanta (probable): Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Del Grosso; Carmona, Cigarini, Biondini; Bonaventura; Moralez, Denis Juventus (probable): Storari; Caceres, Marrone, Chiellini; Padoin, Giaccherini, Pirlo, Marchisio, De Ceglie; Quagliarella, Matri http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Juventus like Bonaventura – agent May 8, 2013 The agent of Atalanta’s Giacomo Bonaventura says his client has a reason to impress Juventus officials this evening. The 23-year-old has been one of the Nerazzurri’s most consistent performers this season and he could be targeted by bigger clubs at the end of the campaign. “It is no secret that Bonaventura is held in high esteem by boss Antonio Conte and sporting director Fabio Paratici,” Giocondo Martorelli told Tutto Juve. “And it is obviously pleasing to know that he is being followed and is rated by the big clubs, but for now he is just concentrating on Atalanta. “Anyhow, any side that is interested will have to firstly talk to Atalanta given that he is under contract with them. “Right now, there is no one between Inter, Fiorentina, Napoli, Juventus and Roma who are leading the chase.” Bonaventura has scored seven goals in 32 League games this term. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Colantuono praises champions Juventus May 8, 2013 Stefano Colantuono is content Atalanta had a little part to play in Juventus’ Scudetto success this season. The Old Lady wrapped up their second consecutive title on Sunday with the help of former Nerazzurri players Simone Padoin and Federico Peluso. “I congratulate Juventus on their Scudetto triumph and boss Antonio Conte on the extraordinary job he’s done over the past two years,” the 50-year-old noted. “I’m happy for Padoin and Peluso as well,” he added. “They are two magnificent lads who have earned their opportunity to play for a big club. “They did well with us and are also doing a good job in Turin.” Atalanta will entertain Juventus in Serie A this evening. “They are the best team in Italy and it will be very tough,” the former Palermo man commented. “We’ll need to be extremely alert and try to stop them from playing. “A positive result wouldn’t be impossible with a bit of luck on our side. We’ll give it a go.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - 17^ Giornata - Ritorno - 8-5-2013 (ore 20:45) - Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia - Bergamo Arbitro: Marco Guida Confronti ufficiali 115 - 101 (Serie A) - 12 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 59 - 55 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 42 - 35 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Atalanta 14 - 11 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 210 - 184 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 3 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Atalanta 100 - 82 (Serie A) - 17 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Atalanta - Juventus Serie A a Bergamo Giocate: 50 Vittorie Juventus: 22 (L'ultima il 21.01.2012, 0-2) Pareggi: 21 (l'ultimo il 02.02.2003, 1-1) Vittorie Atalanta: 7 (l'ultima il 03.02.2001, 2-1) Goals Juventus: 81 Goals Atalanta: 48 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro l'Atalanta a Bergamo in Serie A dal 1929/1930 12 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 9 Leoncini Gianfranco 8 Del Piero Alessandro 8 Salvadore Sandro 8 Viola Giovanni 7 Castano Ernesto 7 Del Sol Luis Cascajares 7 Muccinelli Ermes 7 Parola Carlo 7 Sarti Benito 9 goals Boniperti Giampiero 6 Del Piero Alessandro 6 Sivori Omar Enrique 3 Hansen John 2 Anastasi Pietro 2 Astorri Mario 2 Baggio Roberto 2 Banfi Raul 2 Carapellese Riccardo 2 Muccinelli Ermes Ultimi confronti diretti 30.01.2005 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 1-2 09.12.2007 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 1-0 20.04.2008 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 0-4 21.12.2008 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 1-3 17.05.2009 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 2-2 07.11.2009 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 2-5 28.03.2010 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 2-1 21.01.2012 Serie A Atalanta-Juvantus 0-2 13.05.2012 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 3-1 16.12.2012 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 3-0 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 9 - Pareggi 1 - Vittorie Atalanta 0 - Goals Juventus 27 - Goals Atalanta 8

Serie A - 16^ Giornata - Ritorno - 5-5-2013 (ore 15:00) 1 - 0 Arturo Vidal (59′ - R) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea Romeo Attendance:‬38000‎ Serie A - Juve, un altro 5 maggio: 31° Scudetto! La squadra di Conte batte il Palermo 1-0 e diventa Campione d'Italia. Secondo titolo consecutivo per i bianconeri, arrivato grazie al gol di Arturo Vidal su calcio di rigore nella ripresa. Per la Juventus è l'ottava vittoria di fila, in una serie iniziata con il Catania alla ventottesima giornata. Nel finale espulso Pogba per aver sputato ad Aronica. Eurosport - Domenica, 5 maggio 2013 Vince ancora la Juventus. Vince, domina e porta a casa il suo titolo numero 31. Proprio il 5 maggio, 11 anni dopo l’incredibile finale thrilling del 2002. Dai gol di Del Piero e Trezeguet a Udine e il contemporaneo 4-2 subito dall’Inter all’Olimpico con la Lazio, al rigore di Arturo Vidal, che permette ai bianconeri di battere il Palermo per 1-0 e di infilare l’ottava vittoria consecutiva. Un trionfo annunciato e meritato, che arriva con tre giornate d’anticipo e certifica lo splendido lavoro fatto da Antonio Conte sulla panchina dei bi-campioni d’Italia. Nel finale espulso Pogba per uno sputo ad Aronica. JUVE A RITMI BASSI ALL'INIZIO. La squadra di Conte, sistemata con il solito 3-5-1-1, fatica molto a imporre il suo gioco nel primo tempo. Il possesso palla dei bianconeri è costante, ma, nonostante i continui tagli di Vucinic e Marchisio, e la spinta di un sontuoso Pogba, il Palermo di Sannino concede pochissimo ai padroni di casa. I rosanero giocano chiusi, compatti e ben organizzati, soffrendo uniti e puntando sulle accelerazioni di Ilicic per alleggerire la pressione juventina. L’occasione migliora capita sui piedi di Vucinic alla mezz’ora, ma il montenegrino viene fermato ottimamente da Sorrentino in angolo. Così, col passare dei minuti, è la squadra siciliana a prendere campo, impedendo, di fatto, alla Juve di rendersi davvero pericolosa. LA SBLOCCA VIDAL SU RIGORE, ESPULSO POGBA. Lo 0-0 di fine primo tempo rischia di sbloccarsi ad inizio ripresa, quando Miccoli, servito da Ilicic, colpisce con un destro il palo a Buffon battuto. Dal possibile vantaggio rosanero, al gol Scudetto firmato dall’uomo simbolo del nuovo ciclo della Juventus: Arturo Vidal. Il cileno al 59° trasforma perfettamente un rigore concesso dall’arbitro Romeo per spinta di Donati su Vucinic. Dagli 11 metri è perfetta la trasformazione: 15° gol in stagione, 10° in Serie A, per uno dei centrocampisti più forti al mondo. Dopo il vantaggio la Juve ha più volte l’occasione per raddoppiare, ma ne Marchisio, ne Vucinic, ne Quagliarella (traversa) hanno la giusta fortuna. Il Palermo piano piano sparisce dal campo e i bianconeri possono gestire il vantaggio fino alla fine, nonostante l’espulsione nel finale di Pogba (comunque migliore in campo), mandato sotto la doccia per avere sputato ad Aronica. 1-0 e Juve campione d’Italia per la 31esima volta. LA SVOLTA COL CATANIA E LE VITTORIE CONSECUTIVE. La vittoria sul Palermo è l’ultima di una lunga serie. Una serie positiva, quella bianconera, iniziata otto giornate fa, con la rete nel recupero con il Catania firmata da Giaccherini. Poi Bologna, Inter, Pescara, Lazio, Milan, derby: 8 gare senza mai sbagliare. Ed è stato proprio questo filotto a fare il vuoto, staccando Napoli e Milan e permettendo alla Conte’s band di vincere il tricolore con tre giornate d’anticipo. I NUMERI DEL TRIONFO. Uno Scudetto meritato e voluto, con la testa della classifica ben salda da inizio stagione. 26 vittorie, 5 pareggi e 4 sole sconfitte. Un dominio che in Italia non è mai stato in discussione, basato su una solidità difensiva impressionante (solo 20 reti subite in 35 giornate), su una forza in mediana, dove si è definitivamente consacrato quel fenomeno classe 1993 chiamato Paul Pogba, dove la regia di Pirlo ha illuminato come al solito, e su un attacco senza vere stelle, ma capace di far diventare protagonisti a turno i vari Vucinic, Giovinco, Matri e Quagliarella. Conte ha creato un’armata perfetta, che nella nostra penisola non ha rivali e che per essere competitiva anche in Europa ha bisogno solo di qualche aggiustamento. Il condottiero bianconero sta pressando la società per rinforzare un gruppo già fortissimo. Con lui e con i vari Vidal, Pogba, Bonucci si può davvero aprire un ciclo duraturo e vincente, imitando magari quello di Lippi avvenuto a fine anni 90. Enrico Turcato http://it.soccerway....regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Atalanta - Juventus Betting Preview: Champions to maintain their strong form after clinching the Scudetto Antonio Conte may have already led his side to a second successive title, but Al Hain-Cole thinks the boss will be as determined as ever as he chases a club record. May 8, 2013 After securing their 29th Serie A title at the weekend, Juventus interrupt their celebrations for tonight’s trip to face Atalanta. La Vecchia Signora’s first back-to-back title in a decade was clinched courtesy of a highly impressive eight-match winning streak, and they are favourites at 23/20 (2.15) with BetVictor to extend that run to nine in Bergamo. With just one win in their last seven, the hosts will be grateful for the seven-point cushion that currently separates them from the relegation zone with three games remaining, and they are outsiders at 13/5 (3.60) to come out on top this evening. Five of the last nine matches at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia have resulted in a draw, and you can get odds of 23/10 (3.30) on this one finishing all square. While one might expect the champions to relax after getting their hands on the Scudetto, the fiercely competitive Antonio Conte has targeted maximum points from the last three games in order to break the club’s previous record points haul of 91, set under Fabio Capello. Although some players may be rested, the former Siena coach is still set to field a strong enough team to maintain the Bianconeri’s dominant record over Stefano Colanutano’s side. La Dea have not beaten Juventus in almost 10 years, and have lost nine of their last 10 encounters with the Turin giants, making those 23/20 (2.15) odds look far too good to miss on the away win here. Conte’s men ran out 2-0 winners in this fixture last season, and it would come as no surprise if we see a repeat performance this time out. The visitors have won three of their last four league away games by that same 2-0 margin, while Atalanta have been on the wrong end of the same result twice in their last four matches, so it is well worth having a tipple on the 11/1 (12.00) odds on offer for that scoreline coming in on Wednesday. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Boniperti: Juventus too weak to win Champions League The 84-year-old believes his ex-team will struggle to compete with the continent's best until they become more physically imposing. May 7, 2013 Juventus legend Giampiero Boniperti says his former club need to improve on the physical aspect of their game in order to replicate their domestic success on the European stage. Antonio Conte's men have coasted to their second Scudetto in as many years this season, but their fortunes in the Champions League did not prove as fruitful after bowing out 4-0 on aggregate to Bayern Munich in the quarter-final stage of the competition. Speaking to Corrierre dello Sport, Boniperti belives the Bianconeri boast the personnel required to compete with Europe's finest but stressed the need for physical improvement before launching another assault on the competition next season. "To win in Europe we need to improve on our physical power. We need to get into this mentality of being physically strong as well as mentally." The 84-year-old, who won five Serie A titles with the Turin-based club, also hit back at claims Juventus were the strongest in a mediocre field by suggesting the club's detractors were envious of their achievements. "Winning a championship is always difficult, but to win two in a row is far more difficult," he continued. "Some say we won a mediocre championship but maybe they're jealous. We should remember how difficult it is winning a title in Italy. It was [difficult] in the 70s, 80s, 90s and it still is. Conte's men need a further point to match their points total from last season (84) and, with the league title already wrapped up, Juve will now set their sights on breaking the club record for points won in a single season - which currently stands at 91.

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Atalanta punish Livaja again May 7, 2013 Atalanta have dropped Marko Livaja for tomorrow’s game with Juventus due to ‘disciplinary reasons.’ This is the second time the Inter-owned striker has been left out of the squad since joining in January. It is reported Livaja reacted angrily towards a teammate during a game between ranks in training and is punished by Coach Stefano Colantuono. This was due to be his comeback, as the forward missed the last round due to suspension. Atalanta are also without the injured Igor Budan, Riccardo Cazzola, Guido Marilungo and Franco Brienza. Atalanta squad for Juventus: Bellini, Biondini, Bonaventura, Brivio, Canini, Capelli, Carmona, Cigarini, Consigli, Contini, De Luca, Del Grosso, Denis, Ferri, Frezzolini, Giorgi, Lucchini, Moralez, Parra, Polito, Radovanovic, Raimondi, Scaloni, Stendardo, Troisi http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 36 - 8-5-12 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Marco Guida Juve lose stars for Atalanta May 7, 2013 Juventus are making the trip to Atalanta without Gigi Buffon and Andrea Barzagli tomorrow evening. Already crowned champions of Italy for the second year running, the Bianconeri visit Bergamo for the midweek Serie A round. The official club website confirms Buffon is suffering from an inflamed tendon in his left thigh and Barzagli has an inflamed Achilles tendon. Also absent with minor injuries are Nicklas Bendtner and Kwadwo Asamoah, while Paul Pogba begins his three-match ban for spitting at an opponent. Juventus squad for Atalanta: 3 Chiellini, 4 Caceres, 8 Marchisio, 9 Vucinic, 11 De Ceglie, 12 Giovinco, 13 Peluso, 18 Anelka, 19 Bonucci, 20 Padoin, 21 Pirlo, 23 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 27 Quagliarella, 30 Storari, 31 Branescu, 32 Matri, 33 Isla, 34 Rubinho, 39 Marrone http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Nedved: Juve want to keep winning May 7, 2013 Juventus are only at the start of their winning cycle, insists former player and current club director Pavel Nedved.The Old Lady won their second consecutive Scudetto on Sunday, but Nedved insists there is still plenty of work to be done. “We’ve already heard director general Giuseppe Marotta and Coach Antonio Conte talk about the next steps,” the Czech noted. “Even after two Scudetti and an Italian Super Cup victory, there are still other targets in mind. We have to sit down and discuss how we can improve and what’s required to keep on winning.” Although the club’s title triumph last year came as a surprise, Nedved insists this victory was more difficult. “Everyone’s done really well, be it the Coach or the group of players,” added the 40-year-old. “I think they’ve all improved since last year’s triumph, so you can only take your hat off to them. “Someone who symbolises the success? It’s tough to pick just one, I think the applause should go to the Coach and all the players because, like I said, everyone’s improved in so many aspects. “Progressing in the Champions League and winning the Scudetto by this kind of margin is a really difficult thing to do. “A great deal of credit should also go to President Andrea Agnelli. He hired this management three years ago and everyone’s putting in a lot of hard work.”