Tudor Begins Juventus Reign With Hard-Fought Win Over Genoa

‎Juventus marked the beginning of Igor Tudor’s reign as head coach with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium.

‎Winning Start

‎Tudor’s arrival came at a pivotal moment for Juventus, who had endured two devastating defeats before the international break, each exceeding three goals against them.

‎There was an air of urgency to turn their fortunes around, and the home crowd sensed this from the first whistle. The Bianconeri’s determination was visible, highlighted by a remarkable unbeaten streak that extends to 16 matches against teams positioned in the bottom half of the Serie A table.

‎Early Chances

‎As the match commenced, Juventus wasted no time asserting their dominance.

‎One of the standout moments came when Kenan Yıldız, the young and talented Turkish winger, delivered a powerful header that seemed destined for the back of the net, only to be thwarted by a superb line block from Genoa’s Stefano Sabelli.

‎Despite the threat posed by Juve’s attacking players, Genoa, under manager Patrick Vieira, exhibited a commendable defensive organization, absorbing pressure and looking to strike on the counter.

‎However, it was Yıldız’s brilliance that broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. Picking the ball up on the inside right, he gracefully maneuvered past Koni De Winter before unleashing a powerful shot into the corner of the net.

‎Defensive Setbacks

‎Despite the early joy, Tudor’s debut was soured by the unexpected injury of center-back Federico Gatti immediately after Juve’s goal.

‎Both sides struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, although Dušan Vlahović came close with a long-range strike that required a comfortable save from Genoa’s goalkeeper, Nicola Leali.

‎As the second half unfolded, Genoa began to find their rhythm, with striker Andrea Pinamonti coming close to equalizing with a volley that drifted agonizingly wide from Sabelli’s cross.

‎Narrow Victory

‎As the match approached its end, Juve looked to secure their lead with several attempts to extend the scoreline. Pierre Kalulu nearly sealed the game with a powerful header, but Leali was on high alert, producing a fantastic save that kept Genoa in the fight.

‎Manuel Locatelli also threatened with a vicious long-range effort that was denied by Leali’s sharp reflexes, proving to be a standout performer for the visitors.

‎As the clock wound down, Juventus maintained their intent to secure a cushion, but they were unable to capitalize on late chances from Renato Veiga and Timothy Weah.

‎Juventus remain just a point adrift of the top four thanks to a third successive clean sheet against their guests, while Genoa’s winless away run in 2025 stretched to seven matches.