How Juventus Clinched a Top 4 Position in Serie A
Juventus has ensured they will finish this Serie A weekend in the top four, regardless of other results. This is due to the fact that they will surpass either Atalanta or Bologna in the standings.
The Bianconeri secured a 2-1 victory over Lecce, with Dusan Vlahovic providing assists for both Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz. Federico Baschirotto scored a late consolation goal for Lecce. This win puts Juventus on 59 points after 32 rounds, temporarily placing them in third position.
However, due to the upcoming fixtures, Juventus is guaranteed to end this round in fourth place. This is because Atalanta and Bologna will face each other on Sunday afternoon at the Gewiss Stadium.
If Atalanta wins, they will reach 61 points, while Bologna will remain on 57. If Bologna emerges victorious, they will climb to third place with 60 points, leaving Atalanta on 58. Even a draw would keep Juventus in fourth, as it would put them level with Atalanta on 59 points and still ahead of Bologna on 58.
Furthermore, Lazio and Roma will also compete in the Derby della Capitale on Sunday evening, meaning more teams in the race for the top four will inevitably drop points.
This combination of results ensures that Juventus will maintain their position in the top four of Serie A, regardless of the outcomes of these crucial matches.