Juventus Advances to Italian Cup Quarterfinals with 2-0 Victory Over Udinese

Juventus secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on December 2, 2025. The match featured an own goal by Udinese's Matteo Palma and a penalty converted by Manuel Locatelli, marking Juventus's continued dominance in the tournament.

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The match began with Juventus exerting pressure on Udinese, leading to Palma's own goal in the 23rd minute. Weston McKennie delivered a low cross that Palma inadvertently redirected into his own net while attempting to clear the ball. The first half ended with Juventus maintaining a 1-0 lead, despite several attempts to extend their advantage.

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In the second half, a foul by Palma on McKennie in the penalty area resulted in a penalty for Juventus. Locatelli successfully converted the penalty in the 68th minute, solidifying the score at 2-0. Juventus continued to dominate the match, with a potential third goal by substitute Openda being disallowed for offside.

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This victory marks Juventus's 19th consecutive progression through the round of 16 in the Italian Cup since the format changed in the 2008/09 season. Juventus holds the record for the most Italian Cup trophies, with 15 titles to their name. The team has also remained unbeaten in their last 26 home games in the competition, showcasing their strong performance at home.

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Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their ability to control the match and manage the game effectively. He noted the importance of maintaining a winning streak, especially in knockout competitions like the Italian Cup.

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Despite the victory, some critiques emerged regarding Udinese's performance. Coach Runjaic's squad failed to capitalize on their opportunities and struggled to break free from Juventus's defensive pressure. The match was characterized by a lack of offensive threat from Udinese, which disappointed expectations given their previous performances in the tournament.

Juventus comfortably advance to Italian Cup quarterfinals

Juventus will face either Atalanta or Genoa in the quarterfinals, with that match scheduled for early February. The outcome of this tie will determine the next opponent for Juventus as they continue their pursuit of another Italian Cup title.

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• “The news First half - Juventus took control of the game from the kickoff.” — Sport Quotidiano

Juventus-Udinese 2-0: Palma's own goal and Locatelli's penalty propel the Old Lady into the Coppa Italia.

• “The match opened the Italian Cup round of 16.” — Kuwait Times

Juventus do enough to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals

This victory not only reinforces Juventus's historical prowess in the Italian Cup but also sets the stage for their next challenge as they aim to extend their legacy in the tournament.

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