Juventus ends eight-year home drought against Atalanta with 2-0 win
Juventus beat Atalanta 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with goals from Francisco Conceição and Gleison Bremer securing their first home victory over the Nerazzurri in eight years. Luciano Spalletti's side moves to 10 points in the Serie A standings, while Maurizio Sarri's Atalanta falls to a third consecutive defeat.
Conceição opened the scoring in the 28th minute, receiving from Zeki Celik on the left and finishing first-time into the bottom corner. Bremer doubled the lead in the 77th minute, heading in a corner from Edon Zhegrova. The win draws Juventus level with Como and puts them three points behind joint leaders Roma, Inter and Lazio.
Spalletti's approach pays off despite Grabara injury blow
Spalletti made four changes from Thursday's Europa League win against NEC Nijmegen, recalling Randal Kolo Muani as the focal point of an attacking lineup that also included Conceição, Alajbegovic and Nico González. Guglielmo Vicario returned in goal after Kamil Grabara suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in training on 19 September.
Spalletti said the injury occurred during a routine exercise and expressed sympathy for the Polish goalkeeper, who had just made his European debut for the club. Grabara, on loan from Wolfsburg until June 2027, faces at least six months of recovery, putting his season in doubt.
Controversy over penalty claim as Atalanta's slide continues
Atalanta, now 12th with 6 points after five matches, protested that Kalulu pulled Rowe's shirt inside the area before Juventus scored their opener. Referee Zufferli allowed play to continue, and Sarri later criticized both his team's lack of courage and the use of VAR.
Vicario saved from a dangerous Rowe effort, and Kolo Muani cleared off the line from Kristensen's header as Atalanta pushed for an equalizer. Sarri introduced Raspadori, Scamacca and Gaetano in the second half but none could spark a revival.
Stadium pays tribute to Del Piero but controversy surrounds Mazzola memorial
Alessandro Del Piero was present and applauded by the crowd, but the occasion was marred when some fans in the Curva Sud turned their backs during the minute of silence for Sandro Mazzola. The Inter and Italy legend, who died recently, was being honored across all Serie A pitches this weekend.
Instead of observing the silence, a section of supporters chanted names including Gaetano Scirea, Gianni Agnelli and Andrea Fortunato. Juventus issued a statement saying no rivalry could justify such disrespect. The FIGC's federal prosecutors have noted the incident and the club faces a likely fine.
Kessie, who joined Atalanta in the summer, was booed by home fans for his earlier rejection of Juventus. The atmosphere underscored the intensity of a match that ended any lingering doubt about Juventus's resurgence.
When Serie A resumes after the international break, Juventus travel to Cagliari and Atalanta host bottom-placed Venezia.
Napoli frustrated in Florence
Elsewhere, Massimiliano Allegri said Napoli should be "angry" after a goalless draw at Fiorentina that left the Partenopei unable to fully capitalize on slips by rivals. "If we come off the pitch content with a draw, something is wrong," Allegri said. He noted his team hit the woodwork twice and called for "more attention" in key moments, even with 70% possession.
