Goals and Highlights: Juventus vs Lecce, Serie A 2020: (4-0)

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Ronaldo and Higuain combine for Juve's 3rd! 🔥

That sealed the points beyond all doubt for the Bianconeri, and De Ligt has now added a 4th ⚫⚪ pic.twitter.com/zLdKaNpDdt

— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) June 26, 2020

FT | ⏱ | FRIDAY NIGHT DONE RIGHT! ✅✅✅✅#JuveLecce #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/C5Fo66cG6u

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

That is it. A good start from Lecce is ruined following the red card in the first half. Juventus piled the pressure on in the second half and score 4. Juventus were not at their best but it was still more than good enough.

Another good stop by Gabriel. This time a curling effort by Higuain is deflected but Gabriel adjusts well and stops the ball.

85' | 💡 | AND @MDELIGT_04 MAKES IT FOUR FROM @DOUGLASCOSTA'S CROSS!!!!!!! ⚽️⚪️⚫️#JuveLecce [4-0] #ForzaJuve @officialpes pic.twitter.com/mYxBl93Bkv

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

A great weaving run by Costa, leads to a great curling effort but it is saved by Gabriel.

It is too much for Lecce. Costa crosses the ball and it bounces in the six-yard box and De Ligt heads the ball into the back of the net to make it 4-0!

83' | ⚽️ | GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL GONZALOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! INSTANT IMPACT FROM @G_HIGUAIN!!! ⚪️⚫️#JuveLecce [3-0] #ForzaJuve @officialpes pic.twitter.com/oN52VlwQku

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

A long clearance by Juventus finds Ronaldo who travels with the ball to the edge of the box and then back-heels the ball through for Higuain who slots the ball into the back of the net!!

Higuain almost makes an immediate impact but his shot goes inches wide.

ON: Calderoni

OFF: Vera

ON: Higuain

OFF: Dybala

ON: Muratore

OFF: Bernardeschi

Lovely, quick feet by Costa and a great through ball to Ramsey forces a good save by Gabriel.

20 - Lecce are the 20th different side Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against in Serie A - the Portuguese player has found the net against 20 of the 21 teams he has faced in the competition so far. Judgment.#JuveLecce pic.twitter.com/lLwK5qMeWI

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 26, 2020

ON - Barak

OFF - Mancosu

Great build-up play by Juventus is finished off with a De Ligt effort from about 30 yards out which is just tipped around the post for a corner.

Matuidi plays the ball in first time and it finds Ronaldo, who is once again unmarked but he heads the ball into the floor, which produces a great save from the keeper.

ON: Ramsey

OFF: Bentancur 

Dybala curls a fantastic free-kick into the box but not one Juventus player is quick enough to get the final touch on the ball and it goes out behind.

Dybala attempts to do something spectacular but is unable to connect with the looping ball into the box and the ball goes out for a goal-kick. 

Lecce manage to get the ball in the Juventus final third but the move finishes following a poor shot from Babacar.

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken nine penalties in Serie A this season:

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He's scored every single one. pic.twitter.com/RMiYIZ4g1m

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2020

ON - Babacar

OFF - Falco

Ronaldo smashes the ball straight down the middle and into the back of the net!!

Rossettini brings down Ronaldo in the box and Juventus are awarded a penalty.

A great low cross by Costa is stopped following a fantastic piece of defending by Donati.

Good build-up play by Juventus, leads to a Ronaldo shot on the half-turn but it goes over the bar.

Juventus are keeping the ball well, passing it in the final third. They are crossing the ball whenever possible but it looks only a matter of time before they find another opening.

The goal has changed the complex of the game as Juventus have a spring in their step and look much more confident on the ball, whilst Lecce look tired and out of options.

53' | 💎 | GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!! @PAUDYBALA_JR LETS FLY ON THE EDGE OF THE BOX!!!!! ⚽️⚪️⚫️#JuveLecce [1-0] #ForzaJuve @officialpes pic.twitter.com/znSiUiQNj4

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

Juventus have finally worn down Lecce and have found the back of the net. Lecce try to pass the ball out but Ronaldo wins the ball and lays off Dybala on the edge of the box, who curls the ball into the top corner!!

ON - Costa

OFF - Rabiot 

Lecce won a free kick on the half way line but play the ball back to the keeper who launches the ball all the way to Szczesny. It will be a tough 45 minutes for Lecce if they continue to play like this.

A great cross into the box finds the head of Bonucci at the back post and forces a comfortable save for Gabriel in the Lecce net. 

Cuadrado has won Juventus a corner.

A couple of minutes in and it is clear that Lecce will take their time whenever possible to slow the game down. 

46' | 🎬 | Second half underway, let's get at it from the off! 💪

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— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

We are back underway!

ON - Rossettini

OFF - Petriccione

This could have been unreal from CR7 😳 pic.twitter.com/52nUkg4CxQ

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 26, 2020

This could have been unreal from CR7 😳 pic.twitter.com/52nUkg4CxQ

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 26, 2020

Friday Night Football @ The Allianz ⚽️🌃#JuveLecce #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/i6b9uG2iHm

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

Juventus started the half very poorly and Lecce started the much better team but the tide turned when Lecce defender, Luioni was shown a straight red-card after a mistake at the back led to him bringing down the Juve player who was through on goal. Since then, Juventus piled the pressure on but they missed numerous big and clear-cut chances and cannot find the back of the net!

Juventus 0-0 Lecce

The pressure keeps mounting for Lecce but Juventus cannot seem to find the target. Bentancur fires his shot from outside the box over.

Another big chanced missed by Juventus... this time Bernardeschi puts the ball over the bar from the six-yard box. A great cross by Ronaldo but somehow Juventus do not score.

BIG CHANCE MISSED. A corner for Juventus, meets the head of Ronaldo who is unmarked and only 10 yards out but his header goes over the bar.

Juventus are starting to pile on the pressure. They have won themselves numerous corners in the past few moments. 

The shot following the free kick is blazed wide.

Following a short corner by Lecce, Bentancur brings down Petriccione just outside the box.

31' | ♦️ | RED CARD! Lucioni shown a straight red for a last-man challenge on Bentancur!#JuveLecce [0-0] #ForzaJuve

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

Tachtsidis' wild shot goes off target but it was a good chance for Lecce. There were seven Juventus defenders behind the ball and not one of them charged the shot down.

Lecce will be extremely disappointed with themselves as they have started the much better side. It will be a long 60 minutes for Lecce. Can they now hang on?

They overplayed the ball at the back and a mistake by Lucioni sees Bentancur close him down and win the ball. Lucioni sticks his leg out to win the ball but brings down the Juventus player who was clear through on goal. 

Ronaldo capitalises on another Lecce error at the back and his powerful left-footed shot goes narrowly wide of the post.

Bernardeschi crosses the ball into the Lecce box and Ronaldo has some room but attempts a overhead kick, which does not come off and goes wide. 

Rispoli with a fearless charge forward with the ball but his strike rolls along the floor into the keepers arms.

Juventus pass the ball in the Lecce half and De Ligt attempts a ball over the top numerous time but it does not come off. When it finally does, Bernardeschi is offside, once again.

Adrian Rabiot stings the hands of Gabriel from distance! 🖐

No clear cut chances for Juventus yet as Lecce have started well 👀 pic.twitter.com/Bp8MdRCZNc

— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) June 26, 2020

The corner is taken short and then crossed in. The ball os headed clear and Donati attempts a first-time volley from 20 yards out but it goes into the stand.

A ball over the top by Lecce is crossed in and turned out for a corner. Lecce are producing chances.

A springing save by the Lecce keeper after a great strike from Rabiot from 25 yards out. A great effort and save.

The corner is taken by Pjanic and is met by the head of Bentancur but his header goes wide.

The corner was poor and taken short but the ball is swung back in but is cleared. Juventus break with three on two and Ronaldo's pass is a poor one and is blocked and the following cross is cleared for a corner.

Matuidi blocks the cross and Lecce have corner.

A lazy pass by Cuadrado is intercepted in the Juventus box and Mancosu fires the shot straight at Szczensy. Juventus have been very poor in the opening 15 minutes of the game.

Dybala crosses the ball in and Ronaldo goes down but the referee is not interested. Lecce head the ball clear.

Ronaldo is brought down following some quick feet and Juventus have a free kick in a good crossing area.

Juventus have not been able to find the right gear yet as they struggle to create any chances. Lecce are holding their shape very well when Juve are on the ball.

A promising start for Lecce who are keeping the ball well and finding a great deal of room in the Juventus half. They must keep up this momentum if they are to get anything here today.

Lecce are finding space in the midfield and are trying to play the ball on Matudi's side but Mancosu is just offside.

A good chance for Lecce but the shot is sliced wide. A poor header by De Ligt falls to Rispoli just inside the box but he cannot get his shot on target. 

A good ball over the top by Pjanic which finds Bernardeschi but the goalkeeper just gets their in time to stop any Juventus chance.

We are underway!!

The players are walking onto the pitch!!

We are five minutes away from kick-off... do not go anywhere!!

100 - Rodrigo Bentancur plays tonight his 100th game with Juventus (all competitions) - 23 years, 1 day. Destine. pic.twitter.com/tS5zNkid8V

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 26, 2020

Firing up for Friday night 🔥#JuveLecce #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/cf02GxnxlN

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

This is Lecce's first season back in Serie A since they were relegated in 2011/2012. However, they are dangerously close to being relegated again as they are currently sat in the relegation zone!

It's GO time! 🏃‍♂️💪

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— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

According to reports, Juventus are still keen to sign former player Paul Pogba in the summer.

Juventus' transfer plans are changing, but their ambitions remain sky high | @DeanJonesBR

— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 26, 2020

Pjanic starts tonight for Juventus despite their being rumours of an imminent deal for him to move to Barcelona and Arthur would go in the opposite direction and sign for Juventus. Could this potentially be his last game for the Old Lady?

#JuventusLecce così in campo #avantilecce #forzalecce
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— U.S. Lecce (@OfficialUSLecce) June 26, 2020

Juventus will extend their lead at the top of Serie A over Lazio to seven points with a victory. However, Lecce will not go down without a fight as they are in a relegation fight!

The previous two meetings between the sides in Serie A have both ended in a 1-1 draw. One of these games was played earlier this season but the other 1-1 draw was all the way back in 2012!! 

Matuidi is filling in at left-back for Juventus tonight, as both Alex Sandro and Mattia De Sciglio are injured. Will Lecce be able to exploit this area, or can Matuidi prove himself at left-back?

Tonight's ⚪⚫ XI! 📝#JuveLecce #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/rMCBKurSZc

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

The Bianconeri are 🔙 home! 🏟

Ready for #JuveLecce! 💪 https://t.co/8KZ41cQSRe

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 26, 2020

Home, sweet home! ❤️🏟@SerieA comes back to the Allianz tonight!

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Gabriel; Rispoli, Rossettini, Lucioni, Calderoni; Petriccione, Tachtsidis, Mancosu; Falco, Saponara; Babacar

Szczesny; Cuadrado, De Ligt, Bonucci, Matuidi; Bentancur, Pjanic, Ramsey; Ronaldo, Dybala, Costa

Lecce striker, Lapadula suffered an ankle injury and he is a doubt heading into this crucial fixture. He will face a late fitness test to see if he can stay against the Old Lady. Alessandro Deiola did not feature in their defeat to AC Milan and he is another doubt for Lecce. Elsewhere, Diego Farias, Antonin Barak and Cristian Dell’Orco are all on the side-lines for the game.

Juventus have numerous issues coming into this fixture; the first is they will be without suspended Danilo, after he picked up a red card against Bologna. Both Alex Sandro and Mattia De Sciglio are injured which could lead to Matudi filling in at right-back. Legend, Giorgio Chiellini could return to the bench, after he has missed the previous fixtures due to lack of match fitness. Juventus are also without Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain who are both still injured.

The Bianconeri racing towards #JuveLecce today @ JTC! 🏃‍♂️⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/KugthgHGEA

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) June 24, 2020

The game tomorrow is a must win for both sides, with Juventus going for the title and Lecce fighting a relegation battle. Due to Lazio losing their first game back, Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A to four points and will be hoping for their fifth straight Serie A victory and maintain their lead over Lazio. On the other side of the table, Lecce find themselves in 18^th place, which is the final relegation spot. They are level on points with Genoa and only three points behind Sampdoria, who are in 16^th place. Both teams will be needing all three points on Friday!

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It was the first game back in Serie A for both sides on Monday, with Juventus bouncing back from their Coppa Italia Final defeat; whilst Lecce were hammered by AC Milan. Juventus were comfortable 2-0 winners against Bologna but Danilo received a red card in the 91^st minute, which means he will be ruled out of the game. Lecce suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to the hands of AC Milan. Lecce scored in the 54^th minute, to equalize, however, they would concede only a minute later and then go on to concede two more.

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The reverse fixture this season saw two penalties in the game and Lecce managing to scrape a famous point. Juventus were awarded a penalty in the 50^th minute and Dybala tucked the ball away. Only six minutes later, the referee awarded a penalty to Lecce and Marco Mancosu scored to level the tie. Lecce managed to hold on for a famous draw!

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The Juventus vs Lecce match will be played at the Allianz Stadium, in Turin, Italy. The kick-off is scheduled at 3.45pm ET.

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