Overview
- Genoa defeated Juventus 2-0 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with Ehizibue and Baldanzi scoring the goals that decided the match.
- Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi praised his players for a ‘complete’ performance that combined tactical discipline and strong spirit.
- Juventus fielded a weakened side because of continued absences including Yildiz, Thuram and Locatelli, and columnists described the team’s showing as passive and error-prone.
- The official starting lineups showed both teams in a 3-4-2-1 shape with Bijlow in goal for Genoa and Vicario for Juventus, and Genoa made effective changes that forced the decisive chances.
- Wednesday’s result left Juventus on 14 points and increased pressure on Spalletti as the table shifted with other weekend results, making Sunday’s match with Napoli an important follow-up test.