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Juventus ride production from midfield for victory over Lecce

April 6, 2026. That was the last time that Juventus had gone into the half up 2-0 or better until Sunday’s matchup against Lecce. That April 6 match against Genoa saw Juve go 2-0 up on goals from Bremer and…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:26 AM
Juventus ride production from midfield for victory over Lecce
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus defeated Lecce 2-0 behind first-half goals from midfielders Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz.
  • Douglas Luiz assisted McKennie's 29th-minute opener before scoring his own first goal for Juventus before halftime.
  • Luciano Spalletti secured three points despite managing an injury list featuring eight sidelined players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus earned a 2-0 victory against Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare, propelled by a dominant first-half showing from their midfield. Weston McKennie broke the deadlock in the 29th minute by converting a lofted free kick from Douglas Luiz. Luiz then doubled the advantage himself four minutes before halftime with a long-range strike that deflected off goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone and the inside of the post.

The result marked Luiz's first goal and assist since joining Juventus, providing welcome relief for manager Luciano Spalletti amid an extensive injury list. Despite enduring pressure from Lecce during a disjointed second half, Juventus held onto their two-goal cushion to secure three points, while Lecce defender Kialonda Gaspar was shown a straight red card in the closing moments.

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