Juventus Triumphant in Derby d’Italia, Sinking InterJuventus Triumphant in Derby d’Italia, Sinking Inter Turin – Juventus flexed their Serie A muscle on Sunday night, securing a dominant 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Inter Milan in a pulsating Derby d’Italia. From the opening whistle, the Bianconeri imposed their authority on the match. Paulo Dybala, making his 100th Serie A appearance for Juventus, orchestrated the midfield with grace and precision, distributing passes with surgical accuracy. The Argentine maestro also tested Samir Handanovic with an audacious strike from outside the box, but the Inter goalkeeper was equal to the task. As the first half wore on, Juventus grew in confidence. Douglas Costa and Federico Bernardeschi tormented Inter’s defense with their relentless pace and trickery. Bernardeschi came agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock, but his shot rattled off the post. The second half began in similar fashion, with Juventus dictating the tempo and Inter struggling to find their rhythm. In the 52nd minute, Max Allegri’s men finally got the breakthrough they deserved. Dybala collected the ball in midfield and threaded a stunning pass into the path of Gonzalo Higuaín. The Argentine striker made no mistake, firing past Handanovic with clinical precision. Inter responded with sporadic bursts of energy, but they lacked the sharpness and composure to truly threaten Juventus’ dominance. Mauro Icardi, the Nerazzurri’s talisman, was well-marshaled by Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, and his frustration was evident as he was booked for dissent. As the final whistle approached, Juventus calmly soaked up Inter’s pressure. Gianluigi Buffon, who played his 480th Serie A match, commanded his defense with the authority of a seasoned veteran. The victory consolidates Juventus’ position at the summit of Serie A, extending their lead over Napoli to four points. It also marks their third consecutive win over Inter in the Derby d’Italia, cementing their status as Italy’s preeminent force.
