In a pulsating Derby della Mole on Saturday night, Juventus emerged victorious thanks to a late strike from their talismanic forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Old Lady snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Torino at the Allianz Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Serie A table to six points.In a pulsating Derby della Mole on Saturday night, Juventus emerged victorious thanks to a late strike from their talismanic forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Old Lady snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Torino at the Allianz Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Serie A table to six points. The match burst into life in the 27th minute when Torino’s Simone Zaza broke the deadlock with a clinical finish past Wojciech Szczesny. Juventus responded with intensity and drew level just before the break through a brilliant header from Matthijs de Ligt. As the second half unfolded, both sides traded blows in search of a winner. However, it was Ronaldo who had the final say. In the 89th minute, substitute Cuadrado sent a teasing cross into the box, and the Portuguese superstar rose majestically to power a header into the back of the net. The Allianz Stadium erupted in a deafening roar as the Old Lady secured a vital three points in their pursuit of a ninth consecutive Scudetto. Ronaldo, with his match-winning heroics, once again proved his importance to the Turin giants. “He (Ronaldo) is the best player in the world,” said Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri. “He is a champion and a leader. He scored a fantastic goal tonight, and we are very happy to have him in our team.” The win was particularly significant for Juventus as it came against their bitter rivals. The Derby della Mole is one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in Italian football, and the victory extended Juventus’ unbeaten streak in the derby to eight matches. With their lead at the top of the table now six points, Juventus will be confident heading into the remaining fixtures of the season. However, they will face a stern test when they travel to Napoli next weekend.
