Juventus faced criticism as they ended a disappointing week with a 2-0 defeat at home to Como in Serie A on Saturday. The team, managed by Luciano Spalletti, suffered a heavy 5-2 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off first leg earlier in the week before falling to another defeat.
Como, currently in sixth place, handed Juventus their first home league loss of the season, closing the gap to just one point behind the fifth-placed opponents. Meanwhile, Roma, holding the fourth Champions League spot, could extend their lead to four points if they win against Cremonese on Sunday.
Speaking to DAZN after his team’s fourth loss in five games across all competitions, Spalletti expressed the impact of recent results on the team’s confidence and performance. He highlighted the importance of self-belief and the need to regain their authority on the field.
Como, led by Cesc Fabregas, secured a vital victory in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, marking their first Serie A win in four matches. The team, promoted in 2024, capitalized on a defensive mistake from Juventus to take the lead early in the game.
The second goal for Como came from a swift counter-attack following a poorly executed corner by Juventus. Maxence Caqueret capitalized on a well-executed cross from Lucas Da Cunha to secure the victory.
Inter Milan could extend their lead at the top of the table with a win against Lecce, potentially opening up a 10-point gap over AC Milan, who are set to face Parma on Sunday.