Juventus returned to victory in Serie A. The Turin team, which came from equalizing at home against Atalanta, defeated Parma 0-4 for matchday 13 of the championship. Pirlo’s men reached 27 points and, momentarily, are one behind the leader Milan, who will play this Sunday, December 20, against Sassuolo.
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado was a substitute and entered in the 76th minute. The Vecchia Signora coach gave the Colombian some rest, who had started the last 8 Juve games in Serie A.
Juventus, far superior in the first half
The visiting team dominated the first 45 minutes without problems. From the beginning, he owned the ball and managed the game of the match. At 2 ‘, Álvaro Morata was close to opening the scoring with a shot with his right foot, but the ball went just outside.
Juventus was patient with the ball and defended well without it. Parma waited in their field and tried to generate danger with quick transitions from defense to attack. Thus came the clearest option for the locals. About the 15th minute, a counterattack from Parma that ended in a shot by Kucka narrowly became the first of the match.
Al 22’ Kulusevski, with a left-footed shot, scored the first after an assist from Alex Sandro. Minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo, with a powerful header, extended the lead.
After the goals, Juventus maintained superiority and initiative in the match. The visiting team looked for the third but it was not effective. Parma lost intensity and had no opportunities near the rival area. 0-2 at halftime.
Cristiano Ronaldo double
In the second half, the superiority of the visitors was maintained. At 47 ‘, Cristiano Ronaldo scored again. The Portuguese received from Ramsey and with a left-leg cross shot sent the ball to the back of the net.
Juve did not stop attacking and played in the opposite field. Parma defended very close to their area. Shortly after the third entry, the referee annulled a goal play to those of Pirlo. De Ligt scored after a corner charge but the ball went out before entering the area.
Parma advanced their lines and began to recover the ball later. The game was played with great speed and Buffon and Sepe saved their respective teams a couple of times.
Al 76’, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado entered the field in place of McKennie. Ten minutes later, Álvaro Morata scored the fourth and sentenced the game. The Spanish striker scored with a header after a great cross from Federico Bernardeschi. Final and victory 0-4 for Juve.
What is coming for Juventus
Pirlo’s team will host Fiorentina on Tuesday, December 22, for the 14th date of the Italian league. That will be his last game of 2020.
On the other hand, In the second round of the Champions League he will be measured against Porto. The games will be played between February and March next year.
