Juventus claimed victory in the Turin derby with a 2-0 win over Torino on Saturday, moving them up to third place in Serie A with 24 points, just one behind leaders Napoli. Goals from Timothy Weah and Kenan Yildiz secured the win, leaving Juventus level on points with second-place Inter Milan. Coach Thiago Motta praised his team’s performance, acknowledging the importance of the derby win and the support from fans.
Elsewhere, AC Milan dropped crucial points in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Cagliari. Rafael Leao’s double initially gave Milan the lead after an early goal by Nadir Zortea, but defensive issues allowed Cagliari to equalize twice. Gabriele Zappa’s late volley sealed the draw, leaving Milan seventh, now four points adrift of the Champions League places and seven points behind Napoli. Coach Paulo Fonseca expressed disappointment, noting defensive lapses as a significant setback following their Champions League win over Real Madrid.
In other matches, Parma came from behind to secure a 2-1 away victory over Venezia, lifting them further from the relegation zone. Sunday's highlight will be Napoli’s challenging visit to Inter Milan as the reigning champions seek to retain their lead at the top.
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