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Unbeaten Juventus Faces Tough Test Against Atalanta

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Juventus and Atalanta meet September 27 at Allianz Stadium, unbeaten in Serie A.
Atalanta's Nikola Krstovic, who scored twice last week, tests Juventus' defense, which has conceded eight goals.
New Atalanta coach Ivan Juric seeks to preserve the club's edge after Gian Piero Gasperini.
Juventus has won once in 11 meetings with Atalanta, and sits second; Atalanta is fifth.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Serie A introduced the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, altering match dynamics and strategies. Juventus, with 36 league titles, has faced challenges against Atalanta, winning just once in their last 11 meetings. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta secured a Champions League spot in 2020, marking a significant shift in Italian football's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Juventus and Atalanta meet September 27 at Allianz Stadium, unbeaten in Serie A.
Atalanta's Nikola Krstovic, who scored twice last week, tests Juventus' defense, which has conceded eight goals.
New Atalanta coach Ivan Juric seeks to preserve the club's edge after Gian Piero Gasperini.
Juventus has won once in 11 meetings with Atalanta, and sits second; Atalanta is fifth.

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