Double Vlahovic lets Empoli rebuff

Will Dusan Vlahovic become the old lady's new life insurance policy? After his lightning goal on Tuesday against Villareal, the Serb prepared to repay the trust of Juve officials with goals on Saturday. The 22-year-old played a key role in the 3-2 away win at Empoli and scored his fifth brace of the season. The gap to the top narrowed to seven points thanks to Milan's slip-up.

Compared to the 1-1 draw at Villareal during the week, Massimiliano Allegri made four changes. The coach showed a golden touch when changing Alvaro Morata and Moise Kean. Kean was one of the most active players in the early stages and even put the Bianconeri in front after 32 minutes. Adrien Rabiot perfectly positioned the Italian with a tailor-made cross; all the 21-year-old had to do was hold his head. A little later, Empoli equalized with his first real chance to score. Szymon Zurkowski took advantage of the confusion after a corner and pushed the ball behind the line (39.) Vlahovic turns up the heat Then came the hour for the new addition. Cuadrado initially points to a shot in the opponent's penalty area, but lets the ball run to Vlahovic. He uses a body deception, creates space and nets in the middle at the bottom (45th + 2). The half-time lead for Juve was okay, even if Empoli was difficult to play against at times. Juve is feeling its way to the top. © APA/afp / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

In the 66th minute, Vlahovic finally showed his extra class again. Alvaro Morata, who has been substituted in the meantime, finds the Serb in the box. He stays ice cold and lifts the ball over the lying Vicario to the left. At this point, Juve looked like the sure winner. However, Andrea La Mantia shortened the score to 3:2 and made the game exciting again. In the final phase, Empoli created several great chances, and Wojciech Szczesny ultimately held on to the three points.

This means that Juventus leaves this matchday as the big winner. Even if Napoli can draw level with Milan with a win against Lazio on Sunday (from 20.50:4 p.m.), the record champions are only seven points behind in fourth place. Before they continue against Spezia next Saturday, Fiorentina is waiting in the semi-finals on Wednesday the Coppa Italia (from 21 p.m.). Serie A, 27th matchday Empoli – Juventus 2:3 0:1 Kean (32nd), 1:1 Zurkowski (39th), 1:2 Vlahovic (45th+2), 1:3 Vlahovic (66th), 2:3 La Mantia (76th)

Salernitana – Bologna 1:1 0:1 Arnautovic (43rd), 1:1 Zortea (72nd)

Pos Team Games Points 1. Milan 27 57 2. Inter 26 55 3. Napoli 26 54 4. Juventus 27 50 5. Atalanta 25 44 6. Lazio 26 43 7. Fiorentina 25 42 8. Roma 26 41 9. Greece Verona 26 37 10. Torino 25 33

Serie A Italy	SP	TV	P
1. Inter	33	79:18	86
2.Milan	33	64:39	69
3. Juventus	33	47:26	64
4.Bologna	33	48:26	62
5. Roma	32	57:38	55
6. Atalanta	32	59:37	54
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Double Vlahovic lets Empoli rebuff

There were only seven points left. Juventus' appearance at Empoli was certainly no picnic. However, one could once again rely on a certain newcomer.

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