In a pulsating Serie A derby at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus staged a stunning late comeback to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Inter Milan.In a pulsating Serie A derby at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus staged a stunning late comeback to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Inter Milan. Inter took the lead in the 17th minute through their talismanic striker, Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian towered over the Juventus defense to nod home a cross from Ivan Perisic. Juventus pressed for an equalizer but were met with resolute Inter defending. However, fortunes turned in the 83rd minute when Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic fumbled a routine cross, allowing substitute Dusan Vlahovic to tap in from close range. The momentum shifted in Juventus’ favor, and they piled on the pressure. In the dying seconds of the game, a corner found the head of Juan Cuadrado, who rose unmarked to power home a thumping header. The Allianz Stadium erupted in a deafening roar as the home crowd celebrated a remarkable victory. With the win, Juventus moved level on points with Inter in the Serie A standings, adding further intrigue to the title race. Inter were left to rue their missed opportunities, as they had dominated much of the game. Lautaro Martinez had a golden chance to double their lead early in the second half, but his shot was saved brilliantly by Wojciech Szczesny. Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri hailed his team’s fighting spirit after the match. “We always believed we could come back,” he said. “This victory gives us great confidence and shows that we are never out of a game.” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi expressed his disappointment but praised his team’s performance. “We played very well for most of the game,” he said. “But Juventus showed their quality at the end and managed to grab the victory.” The Derby d’Italia once again lived up to its billing as a thrilling and captivating spectacle. Juventus’ late triumph was a testament to their determination and resilience, while Inter’s valiant effort left them with a bitter taste of defeat.
