WOMEN'S PRIMAVERA CHASE THE SCUDETTO DREAM

After 22 matchdays at the upper end of the table, Juventus now stand between AC Milan and a return to competing for the title they won two years ago. The final, moreover, would fall on the same date as in 2024: 11 May. "It's been a season full of challenges, but also one of consistency," said the coach. "At every stage, there's been a tough match or a difficult moment to overcome. We've shown good consistency in our results, especially against the sides that didn't qualify, even if things haven't always been straightforward." Zago continued: "It's a league where the overall level has risen significantly in recent years, and that's important. Compared to last season, we've welcomed back all the injured players and now have a very deep squad. It's certainly demanding to manage, but each player has made a contribution within a close-knit group where everyone feels involved."

There is confidence and optimism on the eve of an important fixture that will be broadcast Saturday on the Serie A Women's YouTube channel. "In our last match against Parma, the first 15 minutes were the best of our entire season, and we found ourselves 3-0 up. I was really impressed," Zago added, referring to the 4-1 victory. The upcoming match in Sassuolo is the second knockout tournament of the season, following the Viareggio Women's Cup experience. "Things didn't go well there. We don't have many regrets, but it didn't go as we expected. It was an experience that gave us a valuable lesson - we analysed it well and carried that forward into the rest of the season. The defeat gave us unity, experience and a desire for redemption." The focus is now on the future, both the Final Four and beyond: "The level of women's football is rising at great speed, and players are starting younger and younger. The hope is to continue expanding the base. The more that happens, the more interest you generate."

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