In a crucial match with implications for the Champions League race, Bologna and Juventus battled to an exciting 1-1 draw on Saturday. The result tightens the competition for fourth place in Serie A, with four teams now separated by just a single point.
Juventus struck first in the 9th minute when Khephren Thuram`s shot from outside the box slipped under Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. Bologna equalized in the 54th minute through Remo Freuler, who finished off a headed assist from Thijs Dallinga.
Both sides had chances to find a winner in the second half. Juventus thought they had scored again through Nico Gonzalez, but the goal was ruled offside. Bologna threatened late with shots from Nicolò Cambiaghi and Lewis Ferguson that narrowly missed the target.
The draw leaves Bologna in fourth place on 63 points, with Juventus just behind on 62 points. Roma and Atalanta are also in the mix with 62 and 61 points respectively, setting up a thrilling finish to the Serie A season as four clubs vie for the final Champions League spot.
While both teams will be disappointed not to take all three points, the match showcased the competitive balance at the top of the Serie A table. With just three matches remaining, the race for fourth place promises to go down to the wire in one of the most exciting finishes to an Italian league season in recent memory.