Atalanta x Juventus - Highlights, Summary and Match Report

TL;DR

Juventus defeated Atalanta 1-0 in Serie A, with Jérémie Boga scoring the only goal in the 48th minute. Despite Atalanta's dominance in possession and attempts, they failed to convert their chances.

Atalanta x Juventus - Highlights, Summary and Match Report

Juventus left the New Balance Arena with a narrow 1-0 victory over Atalanta in Serie A 25/26, thanks to a goal from Jérémie Boga in the 48th minute. The forward found the net from the centre of the box with his right foot to settle a tight contest in the visitors? favour.

The result came in a match where Atalanta had the better of the ball and much of the attacking volume. The home side finished with 54% possession, 21 shots and 13 corners, compared with Juventus? 46% possession, seven attempts and two corners.

Even so, Atalanta were unable to turn that pressure into goals, managing only three shots on target and finishing with an expected goals figure of 2.20. Juventus, by contrast, were far more clinical, making the most of their limited chances and ending with an xG of 0.96.

Boga?s strike was enough to decide the fixture on matchday 32, as Juventus protected their lead after the break. It was the player?s fourth goal in the competition, coming in his ninth appearance.