Juventus take early lead but Bologna fight back to secure point
In a tense Matchday 35 encounter in the 2024–25 Serie A season, Bologna and Juventus played out an exciting 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. The match had major implications for the top-four race, with both sides aiming to secure Champions League qualification.
Juventus strike first through Thuram
Juventus wasted no time asserting their intent. In the 10th minute, Andrea Cambiaso delivered a sharp low cross from the left which was met by Khéphren Thuram, who calmly slotted the ball into the left corner to make it 1-0 for the visitors. The early strike energized Juventus, who dominated the early phases of the match. 
Bologna hit back in second half
Despite the early setback, Bologna remained composed and began pushing forward. The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Remo Freuler smashed a right-footed shot from the center of the box past the Juventus keeper, leveling the score at 1-1. It was Freuler’s first goal of the season and it came at a critical moment for Bologna, who are still in the hunt for European qualification.
Tense second half with few chances
The second half saw both sides make a flurry of substitutions, trying to find a winning formula. Bologna brought on Santiago Castro and Tommaso Pobega to freshen up the midfield and attack, while Juventus introduced Douglas Luiz and Francisco Conceição to regain control.
Francisco Conceição had a few notable moments, including a long-range shot that went just over the bar and a dangerous corner delivery headed wide by Lloyd Kelly. However, both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances in the final third. The game saw several stoppages due to injuries and tactical changes, including forced substitutions for Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Miranda.
Discipline and drama
The game featured several yellow cards, with Juventus’s Manuel Locatelli and Alberto Costa both going into the referee’s book for cynical fouls. Bologna also had their fair share of cautions, but neither team saw a red card.
As the match entered injury time, both sides pushed for a winner. Bologna nearly found it through Castro, but his attempt was blocked, while Juventus failed to convert a late corner. After six minutes of added time, the referee blew the final whistle, and both teams shared the spoils.
What the result means
The draw keeps both teams in contention for European places, but it’s a missed opportunity for Juventus, who started strong but couldn’t maintain their dominance. Bologna, on the other hand, showed resilience and tactical discipline to earn a valuable point at home.
Match Summary
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Final Score: Bologna 1-1 Juventus
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Scorers:
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Juventus: Khéphren Thuram (10′)
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Bologna: Remo Freuler (54′)
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Yellow Cards:
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Juventus: Locatelli, Costa
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Bologna: Several cautions
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Venue: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
