August 20, (THEWILL) – Juventus began their 2024/2025 Serie A season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Como at the Allianz Stadium. The match marked Thiago Motta’s debut as Juventus Manager, with the team displaying an improved style of play compared to previous seasons.
Young talent Samuel Mbangula opened the scoring with an impressive first-half strike, followed by a goal from Timothy Weah. Andrea Cambiaso sealed the win with a powerful finish in stoppage time. Juventus dominated the game, creating numerous chances against the newly promoted Como side.
Dusan Vlahovic had an unfortunate evening despite his efforts. The Serbian striker hit the woodwork once in each half and saw a headed goal disallowed due to an earlier offside in the build-up. Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas in his first substantive coach role and playing their first top-flight match in over 20 years, struggled to match Juventus’ quality throughout the game.
Motta’s impact on Juventus’ playing style was evident, with the team adopting a more attractive approach than under his predecessor, Massimiliano Allegri. This tactical shift has led to changes in the squad, with some established players, including Federico Chiesa, currently sidelined to make room for those better suited to Motta’s system.
Como, backed by tobacco giant Djarum and active in the summer transfer window, will face crucial fixtures against Cagliari and Udinese in the coming weeks. These matches will provide a better indication of their chances of retaining their Serie A status this season.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
