Match report

Juventus Defeats Inter 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Juventus
Juventus
3–2
FT
Inter
Inter
May 15, 2021

In a rollercoaster of a game, Juventus emerged victorious over Inter in a crucial Serie A encounter. Cristiano Ronaldo and J. Cuadrado scored for Juventus, while R. Lukaku and an own goal from G. Chiellini contributed to the final scoreline. Both teams faced challenges with red cards, and the match was filled with VAR interventions that significantly impacted the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Cristiano Ronaldo scored Juventus' first goal in the 24th minute.
  • • Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for Juventus in the 55th minute.
  • • R. Lukaku scored from the penalty spot for Inter in the 35th minute.
  • • J. Cuadrado scored a penalty for Juventus in the 88th minute.
  • • M. Brozović was sent off for Inter in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 3 G. Chiellini (D)
  • 13 Danilo (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 16 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 44 D. Kulusevski (F)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 22 F. Chiesa (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 W. McKennie
  • 9 Morata
  • 28 M. Demiral
  • 10 P. Dybala
  • 53 Félix Correia
  • 19 L. Bonucci
  • 31 C. Pinsoglio
  • 77 G. Buffon
  • 5 Arthur
  • 33 F. Bernardeschi
  • 8 A. Ramsey

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (M)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (M)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 10 L. Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 12 S. Sensi
  • 8 M. Vecino
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 15 A. Young
  • 97 I. Radu
  • 27 D. Padelli
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio
  • 99 A. Pinamonti
  • 13 A. Ranocchia

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    13' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kulusevski

    Foul

  2. Juventus
    20' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  3. Juventus
    22' Juventus Var · Goal cancelled
    G. Chiellini
  4. Inter
    23' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Darmian

    Foul

  5. Juventus
    24' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  6. Inter
    34' Inter Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Martinez
  7. Inter
    35' Inter Goal · Penalty
    R. Lukaku
  8. Juventus
    45'+3 Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cuadrado
  9. Inter
    46' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Darmian · On: Ivan Perišić
  10. Juventus
    55' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  11. Juventus
    55' Juventus Card · Red Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  12. Juventus
    58' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kulusevski · On: W. McKennie
  13. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: A. Morata
  14. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Chiesa · On: M. Demiral
  15. Inter
    73' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: S. Sensi
  16. Inter
    74' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    L. Martinez

    Foul

  17. Inter
    77' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bastoni

    Foul

  18. Inter
    80' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: M. Vecino
  19. Inter
    83' Inter Goal · Own Goal
    G. Chiellini
  20. Juventus
    85' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chiellini

    Argument

  21. Inter
    85' Inter Var · Penalty confirmed
    R. Lukaku
  22. Inter
    88' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brozović

    Argument

  23. Juventus
    88' Juventus Goal · Penalty
    J. Cuadrado
  24. Inter
    90' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brozović

    Foul

  25. Inter
    90' Inter Card · Red Card
    M. Brozović

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Juventus Inter
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 89% 91%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 409 580
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 364 528
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodrigo Bentancur's red card for Juventus in the 55th minute shifted the game's momentum towards Inter.
  • ▸ G. Chiellini's own goal for Inter in the 83rd minute turned the game in Juventus' favor.
  • ▸ The penalty awarded to Juventus after a VAR review in the 85th minute sealed the victory for Juventus.