The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 336: Juventus unable to beat a team that’s already been relegated

TL;DR

Juventus drew 1-1 against relegated Hellas Verona, missing a chance to secure a Champions League spot. The result leaves Juve just one point ahead of Roma in the Serie A standings.

Key points

Juventus drew 1-1 with Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona was officially relegated two days prior
Juventus missed a chance to secure third place in Serie A
They are now only one point ahead of Roma
This was the second draw against Hellas Verona this season

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TURIN, ITALY - MAY 03: Luciano Spalletti of Juventus react with disappointment during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Hellas Verona FC at Allianz Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) | Getty Images The first weekend of May had the chance to be another kind one for Luciano Spalletti and Juventus. The opponent was a Hellas Verona squad that had been officially relegated two days earlier and Como, the team directly behind them in fifth place, had dropped points *yet again* to begin the weekend. The chance to jump into third place was there, too! The result? Nothing to really be all that happy with. Or anything close to it. Juventus recorded a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona on Sunday, a result that now sees their margin for error pretty much gone when it comes to the chasing pack in the race for Serie A’s final Champions League spot. Instead of being ahead of AC Milan in third place on goal differential, Juve are now just one point ahead of Roma after their dismantling of Fiorentina on Monday night. It was not a good end to the weekend when it looked like it could be another very good weekend for Spalletti and Juventus. Not great, Bob! Not great at all — especially when you’re playing one of the worst teams in Serie A and somebody who already knows they’re set for Serie B football in a few months. Juve had the chance to continue their strong post-international break run. Instead, they coughed up a couple of points and couldn’t beat a now-relegated Hellas Verona for the second time this season. You can listen to Episode 336 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast on the player below or your favorite podcast platform. No matter how you listen, we appreciate your continued support. To our dear listeners: Please look for the latest episode of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast to drop every Monday morning/afternoon for those of you who live in the United States. (Please adjust your time zone accordingly if you live outside of the U.S. or Canada.) If you happen to listen to the Old Lady Speaks Podcast on or , please subscribe to the show and give us a nice five-star rating and maybe even a sweet review because it is very nice to see that our podcast is being enjoyed by you all. The more you say nice things about us, the more we will continue to love you forever and ever and ever. We promise.

Q&A

Why did Juventus fail to beat Hellas Verona despite their relegation?

Juventus struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, resulting in a disappointing 1-1 draw against a team already relegated.

What are the implications of Juventus' draw against Hellas Verona for their Champions League hopes?

The draw significantly reduces Juventus' margin for error in the Serie A race for the final Champions League spot, now only one point ahead of Roma.

How did Juventus' performance against Hellas Verona compare to their previous matches this season?

This match marked the second time Juventus failed to defeat Hellas Verona this season, undermining their recent strong form post-international break.

The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 336: Juventus unable to beat a team that’s already been relegated

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