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Juventus Falls to Parma, Slips Further from Champions League Spot

A first-half header from Mateo Pellegrino secured Parma's win, leaving Juventus in fifth place with five games remaining as injuries and managerial changes weigh on their season.

Overview

  • Parma defeated Juventus 1–0 in a rescheduled Serie A match, with Mateo Pellegrino scoring the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time.
  • Juventus remains fifth in the league standings, one point behind Bologna for the final Champions League qualification spot with five matches left to play.
  • Dusan Vlahovic was substituted at halftime due to a reported thigh injury, further complicating Juventus’ efforts under new coach Igor Tudor.
  • Parma, under Cristian Chivu, extended their unbeaten streak to six matches, moving further clear of the relegation zone.
  • The match was postponed earlier in the week to honor the death of Pope Francis, with a moment of silence observed before kickoff.