Juventus secured a crucial 2-0 win over bottom-placed Monza at the Allianz Stadium, climbing into the top four of Serie A despite being reduced to 10 men.
This victory marked their fourth consecutive win in this fixture and extended their strong home record to seven wins in eight league matches (with one loss).
After their midweek defeat to Parma, Juventus needed a fast start, and they got it with an early goal. Nicolas Gonzalez’s superb long-range strike found the net in just 11 minutes.
The Argentina international cut across the pitch, creating the perfect angle to fire a left-footed shot past Stefano Turati.
Seeking a quick second, Juventus continued to press, and Randal Kolo Muani had a chance to double the lead but sent his shot wide in a promising one-on-one situation.
Muani made up for the miss shortly afterward, scoring his first goal since February by calmly placing the ball in the far corner in the 31st minute.
Juventus appeared to be in complete control and on track for a flawless first half, but their momentum was halted in stoppage time.
A VAR review led to Kenan Yildiz being sent off for striking Alessandro Bianco with his elbow.
Despite being a man down, Juventus remained dangerous. Gonzalez had a chance to add another goal early in the second half, forcing Turati into a sharp save.
Monza dominated possession following the red card, but their inability to convert that dominance into clear-cut chances was evident, reflecting their struggles as the second-lowest scorers in the league.
In the final moments, Gianluca Caprari tested Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio with a weak header, but the shot posed little threat, as Juventus kept their 16th clean sheet of the Serie A season.
While Juventus strengthened their hopes for UEFA Champions League qualification, Monza’s 12th defeat in 14 games left them at the foot of the table, with relegation becoming an increasing concern as the season nears its end.
