Juventus secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Inter Milan on Sunday, preventing their fierce rivals from overtaking Napoli at the top of Serie A. The win moved Juve into Italy’s Champions League positions.
Francisco Conceicao scored the only goal of the match 16 minutes before the final whistle, ensuring Napoli would remain two points ahead of Inter. The Portuguese forward netted his fourth goal of the season after excellent play from Randal Kolo Muani, helping Juventus to their third consecutive league win.
The result saw Juve move into fourth place, tied on points with Lazio but ahead on goal difference. Lazio had earlier helped Juventus by holding Napoli to a 2-2 draw in Rome on Saturday.
Despite Juventus’ victory, Napoli maintains their lead at the top, with a crucial match between Inter Milan and Antonio Conte’s side scheduled in Naples in two weeks. That encounter could play a decisive role in the race for the Scudetto.
Next, Juventus will shift focus to Wednesday’s Champions League play-off return leg against PSV Eindhoven. Thiago Motta’s side currently holds a 2-1 advantage following the first leg in Turin.
