Last weekend saw Juventus win 2-1 against bitter rivals Fiorentina, securing the league title with a 20 point lead over Napoli. However, more telling than their eighth successive Scudetto or their massive advantage over the rest was the reaction to it.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) gets to the ball on the edge of the box and fires in a first-time shot without any hesitation. The strike is excellent and goes straight into the bottom right corner. He couldn’t have done it any better. 1:1.
What an absolute cracking goal! Radja Nainggolan (Inter) hits a perfect volley from far out and the ball flies inside the left post. Take a bow.
Inter Milan 1-1 Juventus – GOALS and Highlights
Could that be success in the Derby d’Italia? While the title is wrapped up, that takes none of the shine off this clash between these two huge rivals. The biggest game in Italian football is certainly something which should focus the minds of the champions, while Inter continue their own push for success.
The hosts are sat in third, but they’re making tough work of their bid for Champions League football. At one point this term they seemed to be Juve’s biggest challengers, a mantle they want back as quickly as possible.
The Nerazzurri are aiming to restore their place at the very top of Italian football, but their inconsistent form this term is holding them back. Can they prove themselves against the very best on Saturday?
Inter should be boosted by the recent displays of the visitors, as Juve have been far from themselves. They’ve won just one of their last four, even that was a narrow win against a struggling Fiorentina outfit – which came courtesy of an own goal.
The champions have major issues in defence, as they’ve seen both teams score in their last five matches. After going unbeaten in their first 27 matches, Juve have lost two of their last three away.
They have looked very sloppy in recent weeks, something we don’t expect them to fix just a week after lifting the title.