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Juventus have a mountain to climb after 5-2 loss to Galatasaray Juventus suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League playoff this evening. The Bianconeri travelled to Istanbul for what was expected to be a stern test and quickly discovered why visiting sides often struggle in that environment. The atmosphere inside the stadium was intense, with Galatasaray supporters creating relentless noise in an effort to unsettle the Juventus players. The Turkish side has enjoyed an impressive domestic campaign and is determined to translate that form onto the European stage, fully aware that Juventus represented formidable opposition. ............ Galatasaray struck first when Gabriel Sara opened the scoring for the home side, putting Juve on the back foot early in the contest. However, the Bianconeri responded almost immediately through Teun Koopmeiners, who restored parity with a composed finish. The Dutch midfielder then struck again 16 minutes later to give Juventus the lead for the first time in the match. At that stage, the visitors appeared to have weathered the early storm and were beginning to assert control. Their momentum was disrupted, though, when Gleison Bremer was forced off with what appeared to be a serious injury. Despite that setback, Juventus went into the interval ahead, raising hopes of a positive result in a notoriously difficult venue. ............ The contest shifted dramatically after the restart. Noa Lang and Davinson Sanchez both found the net in quick succession, turning the game in Galatasaray’s favour and swinging the momentum firmly towards the hosts. Matters deteriorated further for Juventus when Juan Cabal, who had been introduced at halftime, received two yellow cards in rapid succession and was dismissed. Reduced to ten men, Juve struggled to contain their opponents. Galatasaray capitalised fully on the numerical advantage, adding two further goals to secure a commanding 5-2 victory. Juventus now faces a daunting task in the return leg, with a significant deficit to overturn if they are to progress in the competition. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-have-a-mountain-to-climb-after-5-2-loss-to-galatasaray/

Yildiz salutato dai tifosi del galatasaray

Di Gregorio fuori di testa

La Penna 2

Andonio Gatti

Potrebbe entrare Bogba

Gatti al posto di Bremer

Gatti dorme

Che scarsoni che sono alcuni giocatori turchi

Non voleva essere sostituito. Meno male che Gatti é grosso come lui e lo ha minacciato.

Tengono i soldi

Incredibile Koop!

Stanno sempre a terra con le mani in faccia. Sono come i simulatori italiani

I turchi sono come i napoletani. Simulano. Ma Bastoni é di origine napoletane?

TEUN KOOPMEINERS 1-2

Ci hanno rotto sia Bremer che Yildiz

Osimhen denies disagreements with Spalletti: ‘He worked night and day’ Victor Osimhen praises Luciano Spalletti and denies disagreements with his ex-Napoli coach: ‘He worked night and day to convince us that we could win the Scudetto.’ Spalletti and Osimhen reunite in Istanbul this evening, when the Nigerian striker will lead Galatasaray against Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off. ............ “It will be exciting to face a top club. We know we have no room for distractions because any error against them can cost dearly, and then I’ll reunite with Spalletti,” the striker said. Osimhen and Spalletti won the Serie A title at Napoli in 2022-23, but the coach left the Stadio Maradona in 2023, while the striker moved to Galatasaray a year later. Osimhen explained what led to his departure from Naples, claiming that the Partenopei treated him “like a dog” before his exit in 2024. “People said Spalletti and me argued, but it wasn’t true. I respect him so much,” Osimhen said. ............ “He slept for months in the Napoli training centre, working night and day to convince us that we could win the Scudetto. He brought Kim, Anguissa, Kvaratskhelia and me in our best condition, winning with the club that hadn’t done it for years. “He was very demanding, but he also gave you so much in return. Certain coaches make you grow first as a man and then as a footballer.” ............ Under Spalletti, Osimhen scored 49 goals in 71 Napoli appearances across two seasons. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/osimhen-no-disagreement-spalletti-day-night/

Official: Juventus directors Comolli and Chiellini given lengthy bans after Derby d’Italia Juventus directors Damien Comolli and Giorgio Cheillini, plus players Pierre Kalulu, Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are among those to have been fined and banned after the fiery Derby d’Italia in Serie A on Saturday evening. ............ The harshest punishment has been handed to Juventus CEO Comolli, who has been banned until March 31 and has been given a fine of €15,000 for adopting an ‘aggressive and seriously intimidating attitude’ towards referee Federico La Penna in the tunnel at half-time following the sending off of defender Pierre Kalulu. ............ The report from the sports judge adds that Comolli sought to make physical contact with the referee, which ‘was prevented thanks to the intervention of the Juventus coach and other members and coaches’. This behaviour also continued outside the referees’ dressing room. Chiellini has also been punished for protesting ‘in an agitated and disrespectful manner’ in the tunnel and outside the referees’ dressing room. He has been handed a ban until the end of February (27th). ............ It has been confirmed that Pierre Kalulu will have to serve a one-match suspension, despite being wrongly sent off in the 42nd minute of the Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/official-juventus-comolli-and-chiellini-banned/

Referee La Penna reports death threats after Inter 3-2 Juventus mistake Referee Federico La Penna has reported to the police and public prosecutor’s office after receiving multiple death threats in the aftermath of the Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus in Serie A over the weekend. La Penna was the man in the middle for the fiery derby between Inter and Juventus in San Siro on Saturday evening. The game ended 3-2 in favour of the hosts, but the Bianconeri were left furious after Pierre Kalulu was wrongly sent off in the 42nd minute. ............ Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi later admitted that a mistake was made during the Derby d’Italia and said that La Penna was ‘distraught’ with his error. Now La Penna has had to report to the police and the public prosecutor’s office after receiving multiple death threats online in the days following the Derby d’Italia. La Penna has reportedly received personal threats and threats to his family as well. ............ An investigation was immediately opened, the results of which are pending. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/inter-3-2-juventus-la-penna-death-threats/

Sono contento per voi, ragazzi/e, che ancora seguite la serie A. Dopo gli ultimi episodi mi é venuto un autentico schifo per le vicende calcistiche nostrane.