Conceicao Decides Derby d'Italia as Juventus Secure Important Victory Over Inter!
- infotrustmebro
- Feb 17
- 2 min read
Juventus delivered a statement win in the Derby d’Italia, defeating Inter Milan 1-0 at the Allianz Stadium to claim their fourth consecutive Serie A victory and climb back into the top four. A second-half goal from Francisco Conceição proved decisive in a tense encounter that saw both sides battle for dominance.
Inter Control First Half, But Juventus Strike Late
Inter Milan started the match on the front foot, pinning Juventus back and nearly taking the lead in the 19th minute when a brilliant save from Michele Di Gregorio denied Mehdi Taremi. Just minutes later, Juve responded with a powerful shot from Conceição that forced an acrobatic stop from Yann Sommer. Despite their early dominance, Inter failed to capitalize on their chances, with Randal Kolo Muani and Federico Dimarco both coming close before Denzel Dumfries struck the post just before halftime.
Juventus emerged from the break with renewed intent, pressing higher up the pitch and controlling possession more effectively. Their persistence paid off in the 74th minute when Kolo Muani dazzled inside the box, beating multiple defenders before laying the ball off for Conceição, who calmly slotted it past Sommer. The Bianconeri nearly doubled their lead three minutes later, but Dumfries produced a goal-line clearance to deny Teun Koopmeiners. Despite Inter’s desperate attempts to find an equalizer, Juventus held firm, securing a vital three points.
Kolo Muani Shines Again as Juventus Gains Ground
Kolo Muani was instrumental once more, continuing his impressive form since joining from PSG. With five goals and a key assist in his first four Serie A appearances for Juventus, the French forward is proving to be exactly what Thiago Motta’s side needed. His impact is raising speculation that Juventus may push for a permanent deal in the summer.
With this victory, Juventus moved into fourth place, tied on points with Lazio and just five points behind Atalanta. Their attention now shifts to Wednesday’s Champions League play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven, where they hold a 2-1 advantage from the first leg.
Setback for Inter in Title Race
Inter’s defeat is a blow to their title ambitions, as they missed a golden opportunity to leapfrog Napoli atop the Serie A standings. This marks their third loss of the season - and second in three games - raising concerns about their form against top opposition.
Despite late pressure, Simone Inzaghi’s men couldn't find a way past Juventus resolute defense. They remain two points behind league leaders Napoli, setting up a potentially season-defining clash between the two sides in Naples in two weeks. Meanwhile, Juventus continues to gather momentum, proving they are in the race for a top-four finish - and perhaps even more.
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