Serie A: Fiorentina Thrash Juventus 3-0 as Motta's Men Suffer Second Consecutive Defeat

Juventus suffered their second consecutive Serie A defeat, falling to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi. The defeat piles pressure on manager Thiago Motta, whose team has failed to score in back-to-back league matches.

Juventus suffered their second consecutive thrashing in Serie A, falling to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi. This loss marked the first time Juventus had suffered back-to-back league defeats since February 2024.

Thiago Motta's team was looking to bounce back from a humiliating 4-0 loss to Atalanta just a week prior, but there were no signs of a turnaround in the early stages of the match. Juventus struggled to cope with the rain-soaked playing surface, which made it difficult for them to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities.

Three goals and three points for Fiorentina! 🟣⚜️#FiorentinaJuve #KeepRacismOUT pic.twitter.com/sOYQM8Dqv0

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In stark contrast, Fiorentina adapted seamlessly to the conditions and took advantage of Juventus' struggles. The hosts scored two goals in the space of just three minutes, leaving Juventus reeling. Robin Gosens opened the scoring with a well-placed volley after his initial header from a corner was blocked. Just minutes later, Rolando Mandragora doubled Fiorentina's lead with a sublime finish from outside the box, courtesy of a precise pass from Nicolo Fagioli.

Juventus was left shell-shocked by Fiorentina's quick double strike and failed to recover before the interval. Despite dominating possession, the Bianconeri were unable to register a single shot on target, highlighting their struggles to create meaningful scoring opportunities.

The second half brought no respite for Juventus, as they continued to struggle against a dominant Fiorentina side. The visitors' woes deepened when they conceded a third goal, effectively ending their chances of a comeback. Albert Gudmundsson was given far too much space to drive towards the box, and he made the most of it, unleashing a powerful strike that found the far corner.

Rolando Mandragora is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#FiorentinaJuve pic.twitter.com/S3TzIPRLej

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Juventus' lack of attacking potency was a major concern, and Thiago Motta's decision to leave Dusan Vlahovic on the bench for the entire match raised eyebrows. Vlahovic's absence from the starting lineup was puzzling, and his failure to even make an appearance off the bench made it even more baffling. Motta's tactics will undoubtedly come under scrutiny, especially given the team's dismal performance.

The defeat heaps pressure on Motta, who now faces serious questions about his position after two consecutive losses without scoring. Juventus' latest setback leaves them outside the top four, a worrying sign for a team with ambitions of competing at the highest level. In contrast, Fiorentina's much-needed win – only their second in six league matches – brings them closer to the European places, a testament to their resilience and determination.