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Serie A: Juventus reassures itself in Lecce

Juventus returned to the path of victory by winning on the Lecce lawn (0-2) on Sunday during the 8th day…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 6:29 AM
Serie A: Juventus reassures itself in Lecce
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus defeated Lecce 2-0 away on matchday eight of the Serie A season.
  • Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz scored first-half goals to secure the victory.
  • The clean-sheet result leaves Juventus three points behind fourth-place Como.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus secured a 2-0 away victory against Lecce on Sunday during matchday eight of Serie A. Weston McKennie opened the scoring for the visitors in the 29th minute, assisted by Douglas Luiz from a clever free kick. Douglas Luiz then added a second goal himself in the 41st minute with a shot from the right side, giving the Bianconeri a commanding first-half lead they held through the final whistle.

The clean-sheet win ended a difficult stretch for Juventus following a league draw and a heavy loss to Lazio. The result moves the Turin club within three points of fourth-place Como in the race for Champions League qualification, providing much-needed relief for manager Luciano Spalletti amid growing pressure on his position.

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