Juventus suffered a surprise defeat in the 24th round of Serie A when they lost 1-0 at home to Udinese, dropping three crucial points on their way to the title. Juventus were outstanding, with a whopping 70% possession, 14 shots on goal and six on target, but failed to score a single goal. Udinese, on the other hand, managed to score a goal with just eight shots on goal, in an unbelievable result that was unexpected.
Juventus' top scorer Vlahovic was out due to injury, which prevented the other strikers from performing well. Milik scored but was ruled offside and his four shots failed to convert into goals and he missed two great chances. Chiesa Jr. had only two shots on goal and also failed to score. Substitute Yildiz also did not have a single shot on goal. Juventus have previously won seven consecutive games in all competitions and are level with Inter Milan. However, from the 22nd round onwards, Juventus' form dropped sharply, first by Empoli, then by Inter Milan, then to Udinese, and three games in a row without a win, dropping eight points. On the road to the championship, these 8 points are extremely important, and they suddenly changed the situation of the championship.
Inter Milan emerged as the biggest winners after the 24th round of Serie A, leading the standings with 60 points. In comparison, Juventus have a record of 16 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, accumulating only 53 points. Juventus are a full seven points behind Inter Milan and have played one more game. In other words, if the two teams play the same game, Inter Milan could be 10 points ahead of Juventus, and such a gap makes Juventus desperate. Now, Juventus are not just under the pressure to win the title, they also need to work hard to retain second place as they are only one point ahead of AC Milan behind them, and they could be overtaken by other teams at any time.
In the Serie A standings, Atalanta is fourth with 42 points. Compared to the top three teams, Atalanta is far behind them, and it will be difficult to further improve. At the same time, they were under pressure to hold on to fourth place as their rivals were catching up closely. Bologna is fifth with 39 points and Roma is sixth with 38 points. Lazio and Fiorentina are seventh and eighth with 37 and 36 points, respectively. Napoli, the defending champions, did not perform well, finishing ninth with just 35 points.
The relegation situation in Serie A is also tense. At the moment, Palermo, Crotone and Piacenza are the bottom three teams in the table and they are all in desperate need of points to change their fortunes. In addition, the point gap between the teams is very small, and the pressure of relegation is huge.
Juventus suffered an unexpected defeat in the 24th round of Serie A, losing to Udinese and losing three precious points in the title race. This game also made a big change in Juventus' championship situation. At the moment, Inter Milan lead the table, Juventus are seven points behind, and the pressure on them to win the title after losing eight points in three consecutive games. Juventus not only have to catch up with Inter Milan, but also face other teams, and it has become a problem for them to keep second place.
In addition to the changes in the championship situation, the competition for the standings and relegation situation in Serie A is also interesting. Atalanta are firmly in fourth place and the race for the relegation table is also tight. Things are still developing throughout the season and the teams need to adjust their form to get a good result in the upcoming games.
In this competitive league, every game counts. Juventus' defeat in this round not only took them a step back, but also added more suspense to the Serie A title race. Each team faces different trials and pressures, and only those who can maintain consistency and excellent performances in key moments will be able to stand out in this intense league.
Whether it's a team contending for the title or a team relegation, they have to go all out and work hard to pursue their goals. This kind of competition can not only improve the strength and level of the team, but also allow the fans to enjoy the wonderful game. Looking forward to the future Serie A games can be more intense and exciting!