Overview
- Rasmus Hojlund scored twice at the Maradona, with the winner coming after Weston McKennie’s misdirected headed clearance back across goal.
- Spalletti started Kenan Yildiz up front and later replaced him for Loïs Openda at 1-1, a choice criticized by Claudio Marchisio as Juventus failed to build momentum.
- Juventus posted season-worst attacking metrics with 0.24 expected goals, eight touches in the box and five shots, underscoring broader creative struggles.
- The loss was Spalletti’s first since replacing Igor Tudor and leaves Juventus seventh in Serie A, eight points off the leaders.
- With Dusan Vlahovic out for months following muscle surgery, Spalletti defended his selections while Yildiz urged supporters to stay with the team in an Instagram message.