Juventus were held to a frustrating 1 1 draw by Lecce at the Allianz Stadium this evening, a result that fell well short of expectations. The Bianconeri were eager to begin 2026 with a victory and build on the encouraging form they showed toward the end of last year. Instead, they were left disappointed after failing to convert dominance into three points.
On paper, Lecce represents one of the opponents Juventus would expect to defeat, particularly at home. The team started the match with confidence and control, dictating much of the tempo and spending long spells in the opposition half. Despite that authority, Juventus were punished for a lapse in concentration that allowed Lecce to take the lead, disrupting their rhythm and increasing pressure on the hosts.
After conceding, Juventus struggled to find an immediate response. Although they continued to create chances and maintained territorial dominance, their finishing let them down. Opportunities came and went, with a lack of sharpness in front of goal proving to be a decisive factor. The inability to turn control into goals is an issue that continues to concern supporters and players alike.
Juventus eventually found an equaliser, but even then, they were unable to build on that momentum. Lecce defended resolutely, while the home side became increasingly anxious as time passed. Despite pushing hard in search of a winner, Juventus could not find the decisive breakthrough, leaving the match level at full-time.
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Following the game, defender Gleison Bremer admitted that dropping points in such fixtures is a worrying trend. Speaking via Tuttojuve, he said, “Yes, these games are the ones that worry me the most because sometimes we relax and concede goals out of nowhere. When you’re in these situations, you have to score straight away. It took us too long to equalise; we created a lot, it’s true, but in the end we didn’t score. Unfortunately, that’s what happened.”
His comments reflect a broader concern within the squad. If Juventus are serious about competing for the league title, performances like this must improve. Dominance alone is not enough, and greater efficiency will be required to avoid further setbacks against teams they are expected to beat.
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