Series A: Igor Tudor Off to Winning Start as Juventus Edge Genoa 1-0

Juventus secured a narrow 1-0 win over Genoa, marking a successful debut for new manager Igor Tudor. Catch up on the latest Serie A news, highlights, and scores.

Igor Tudor's tenure as Juventus manager got off to a winning start as the Bianconeri secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium. This win extended Juventus' unbeaten run against teams starting in the bottom half of the table to 16 matches.

Thiago Motta's reign as Juventus manager came to an abrupt end following a pair of disheartening 3+ goal defeats. The international break marked a turning point, as Motta's departure paved the way for Igor Tudor's arrival. Tudor's playing style instantly resonated with the home crowd, and the team nearly scored an early goal. Kenan Yildiz's header was blocked on the line by Stefano Sabelli, denying Juventus an early lead.

A winning start for Igor Tudor! ⚪⚫#JuveGenoa pic.twitter.com/molbYaARfQ

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 29, 2025

Despite facing intense pressure, Patrick Vieira's Genoa side remained well-organized and resilient. However, a moment of brilliance from Kenan Yildiz ultimately proved decisive. In the 25th minute, Yildiz collected the ball on the inside right, skillfully evaded Koni De Winter, and unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle that found the corner of the net. The crowd erupted in delight, celebrating Yildiz's stunning goal that gave Juventus the lead.

Igor Tudor's winning start as Juventus manager was not without its challenges. Shortly after Kenan Yildiz's goal, centre-back Federico Gatti suffered an injury, forcing Tudor to reorganize his defense. Despite this setback, Juventus maintained their lead, although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce for both teams.

As the first half drew to a close, Dusan Vlahovic attempted to double Juventus' lead with a long-range strike. However, Genoa goalkeeper Nicola Leali made a comfortable save, ensuring the score remained 1-0 at halftime. The second half followed a similar pattern, with neither team creating many scoring chances. Genoa's Andrea Pinamonti did threaten to equalize with a volley from Stefano Sabelli's cross, but his effort drifted wide of the target.

One goal is enough and Juve take the three points! 👏#JuveGenoa #KeepRacismOUT pic.twitter.com/9VLskLWL7k

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 29, 2025

As the match entered its final stages, the tension mounted, particularly among the home crowd, given Juventus' propensity for drawing matches this season. Pierre Kalulu's powerful header could have sealed the win for Juventus, but Leali made a strong save to deny him. Manuel Locatelli also tested Leali's reflexes with a venomous long-range strike, but the Genoa goalkeeper was equal to the task.

Ultimately, Juventus was unable to find a second goal to put the game to bed. Nevertheless, their positive intent and defensive solidity kept Genoa at bay, ensuring a much-needed 1-0 victory. This win kept Juventus just a point behind the top four, courtesy of their third consecutive clean sheet against Genoa. Meanwhile, Genoa's winless away streak in 2025 extended to seven matches.