Juventus reignite Scudetto dream with fifth straight Serie A win | OneFootball

Juventus’ fifth consecutive Serie A victory has propelled them within six points of leaders Inter, and with the top four separated by a razor-thin margin, ruling the Bianconeri out of the Scudetto race would be premature.

Thiago Motta’s side has capitalised on a month of slip-ups from Napoli, Inter, and Atalanta—teams initially seen as stronger title contenders. Once deemed outsiders merely chasing a Champions League spot, the Old Lady has forced their way back into the championship conversation.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Khephren Thuram of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between Juventus FC and Empoli FC at Allianz Stadium on February 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Juventus back in the Scudetto race ahead of crucial Atalanta clash

Next weekend’s clash against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium presents a golden opportunity, as a win would see the Bianconeri draw level on points with La Dea, further intensifying the battle at the top.

Adding weight to their title credentials is their ironclad defense—the best in Serie A—an attribute historically synonymous with Italian champions, as La Gazzetta dello Sport notes.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, reacts during the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between Juventus FC and Empoli FC at Allianz Stadium on February 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Yet, paradoxically, Juventus’ finest domestic run coincides with growing tension around Thiago Motta. Eliminations from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia have fueled speculation over his future, with reports even suggesting unrest within the squad, with an anonymous player allegedly stating he ‘can’t stand’ the coach.

However, in the face of media scrutiny, Motta’s camp has pushed back. The father of his agent slammed the rumors, claiming an orchestrated effort is underway to ‘destroy’ the Bianconeri boss.