Juventus Unbeaten Streak Ends in Thrilling 1-0 Loss to InterJuventus Unbeaten Streak Ends in Thrilling 1-0 Loss to Inter Milan, Italy – Juventus’ formidable unbeaten streak came to a screeching halt on Sunday night as they succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat against arch-rivals Inter Milan in a captivating Serie A encounter. The match kicked off with both teams eager to impose their dominance, but it was Inter who struck first in the 78th minute. Argentine forward Lautaro Martínez latched onto a through ball from Nicolò Barella and coolly slotted it past Wojciech Szczęsny, sending the San Siro crowd into raptures. Juventus, who had not lost a match in all competitions since April 2023, looked stunned and struggled to create any meaningful chances throughout the remainder of the game. Despite introducing several attacking substitutes, the Turin giants were unable to find an equalizer. The loss ended Juventus’ impressive unbeaten run of 17 matches and dealt a significant blow to their Serie A title hopes. They now trail Inter by four points with just four games remaining in the season. “It was a tough defeat to take,” said Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri after the match. “We didn’t play our best game, and Inter deserved the win. Now we need to regroup and focus on finishing the season strong.” Inter’s victory, on the other hand, was a massive boost to their own championship ambitions. They now lead the Serie A standings with 78 points and are closing in on their first league title since 2021. “It was a great victory for us,” said Inter manager Simone Inzaghi. “We knew it would be a difficult match, but we showed great character and determination. We’re in a good position now, but we still have a lot of work to do.” The match also marked the return of former Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal to Turin. The Chilean was warmly welcomed by the Juventus fans and played a key role in Inter’s victory, providing the assist for Martínez’s goal. “It was an emotional moment for me to return to Juventus,” said Vidal. “I spent many great years here, but today I was fully focused on helping Inter win. I’m delighted we got the three points.” Juventus will have a chance to bounce back next weekend when they face Atalanta in Serie A. Inter, meanwhile, will face Sampdoria in their next league fixture.
