Juventus top Atalanta 2-0 to jump to 2nd in Serie A

Juventus have defeated Atalanta 2-0 away from home to jump to second place and further cement their place in the top 4, which would grant them Champions League football next season.

Juventus get a CRUCIAL win that puts them in SECOND place, two points up on Lazio.

Updated UCL race after 34 games:

2. Juventus – 66 pts
3. Lazio – 64 pts
4. Inter – 63 pts
5. Milan – 61 pts
6. Atalanta – 58 pts
7. Roma – 58 pts pic.twitter.com/rm3vR8FRgz

— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) May 7, 2023

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Samuel Lling-Junior opened the scoring in the 56th minute on his first Serie A appearance as a starter.

From then onwards the visitors had to face a real onslaught as the home side had 24 shots, two of which hit the woodwork.

Vlahovic tremendous 20-yard strike deep into stoppage time sealed the deal for the Old Lady.

Atalanta will rue their misses as the miss out on the chance to get involved in the top 4 fight as they remain detached, five points adrift from fourth.

Juventus achieved a second consecutive Serie A win as they are currently in pole position to qualify for the most prestigious European event.