Juventus Endure Back-to-Back Heavy Defeats on the Road Against Fiorentina

Juventus endured their first consecutive Serie A losses since February 2024, falling to a decisive 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Thiago Motta was surely seeking a strong reaction from his squad after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Atalanta the previous week, but it was clear from the start that the Bianconeri were still struggling.

The visitors found it difficult to transition the ball on a pitch that had soaked up substantial rainfall in the days leading up to the match, while the home side had no such troubles, scoring twice in a mere three minutes to gain an early advantage.

First, Robin Gosens volleyed home following a blocked header from a corner, and soon after, Rolando Mandragora executed a stunning finish from outside the penalty area after receiving a pass from Nicolo Fagioli.

Juventus appeared stunned and failed to recover before half-time, not managing a single shot on target despite dominating possession.

Things didn’t improve for the visitors after the break; they soon found themselves three goals down and effectively out of the match.

Once again, a glaring lack of intensity in their defending proved costly for the Old Lady, as Albert Gudmundsson was permitted to march towards the box unchallenged, unleashing a powerful strike that found the net in the far corner.

The absence of a genuine attacking threat only intensified the confusion surrounding Motta’s decision to leave Dusan Vlahovic on the bench for the entire match.

With two consecutive losses and no goals scored, the pressure is mounting on the Juve manager, leaving his team outside the top four.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina celebrated a crucial victory—only their second in six league games—as they look to close the gap on European qualification spots.