Match report
Juventus Defeats Bologna 4-1 in Serie A Clash
Bologna
1–4
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Juventus
May 23, 2021
Juventus emerged victorious over Bologna with a 4-1 scoreline in the Serie A match. Early goals from Federico Chiesa, Alvaro Morata, and Adrien Rabiot ensured a comfortable lead for the Bianconeri. Although Bologna managed to score through Riccardo Orsolini in the second half, Juventus' clinical finishing and overall dominance proved too much for the hosts.
Key Facts
- • Juventus scored four goals through Federico Chiesa (6'), Alvaro Morata (29' & 47'), and Adrien Rabiot (45').
- • Riccardo Orsolini scored Bologna's consolation goal in the 85th minute.
- • Alvaro Morata received a yellow card for tripping at the 37th minute.
- • Giovani Medel was shown a yellow card for holding at the 44th minute.
- • Wesley McKennie received a yellow card for holding at the 66th minute.
Lineups
Bologna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 Łukasz Skorupski (G)
- 14 Takehiro Tomiyasu (D)
- 17 Gary Medel (D)
- 5 Adama Soumaoro (D)
- 29 Lorenzo De Silvestri (D)
- 30 Jerdy Schouten (M)
- 32 Mattias Svanberg (M)
- 11 Andreas Skov Olsen (M)
- 55 Emanuel Vignato (M)
- 99 Musa Barrow (M)
- 24 Rodrigo Palacio (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Federico Ravaglia
- 1 Angelo Da Costa
- 26 Valentin Antov
- 15 Ibrahima Mbaye
- 16 Andrea Poli
- 7 Riccardo Orsolini
- 82 Kacper Urbański
- 43 Paolo Faragò
- 18 Andri Fannar Baldursson
- 10 Nicola Sansone
- 80 Musa Juwara
Juventus
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Wojciech Szczęsny (G)
- 16 Juan Cuadrado (D)
- 4 Matthijs De Ligt (D)
- 3 Giorgio Chiellini (D)
- 12 Alex Sandro (D)
- 44 Dejan Kulusevski (M)
- 13 Danilo (M)
- 25 Adrien Rabiot (M)
- 22 Federico Chiesa (M)
- 10 Paulo Dybala (F)
- 9 Álvaro Morata (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Carlo Pinsoglio
- 77 Gianluigi Buffon
- 19 Leonardo Bonucci
- 38 Gianluca Frabotta
- 28 Merih Demiral
- 14 Weston McKennie
- 5 Arthur
- 41 Nicolò Fagioli
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo
- 53 Félix Correia
- 33 Federico Bernardeschi
Timeline
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6' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalF. Chiesa
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29' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalA. Morata · Assist: P. Dybala
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37' Juventus Card · Yellow CardA. Morata
Tripping
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44' Bologna Card · Yellow CardG. Medel
Holding
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45' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalAdrien Rabiot · Assist: D. Kulusevski
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46' Juventus subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bonucci · On: M. de Ligt
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47' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalA. Morata · Assist: W. Szczęsny
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57' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Orsolini · On: A. Skov Olsen
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57' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Sansone · On: E. Vignato
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58' Juventus subst · Substitution 2Off: Arthur · On: G. Chiellini
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58' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Antov · On: G. Medel
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66' Juventus Card · Yellow CardW. McKennie
Holding
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67' Juventus subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: Danilo
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68' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Faragò · On: L. De Silvestri
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68' Juventus subst · Substitution 5Off: Carlo Pinsoglio · On: W. Szczęsny
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80' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Baldursson · On: J. Schouten
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85' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalR. Orsolini · Assist: R. Palacio
Match Stats
| Stat | Bologna | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 87% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 21 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 495 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 7 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 416 | 432 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 17 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 15 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Juventus took the lead in the 6th minute when Federico Chiesa scored, setting the tone for the game.
- ▸ The Bianconeri's early goals in the first half, including a brace from Alvaro Morata, solidified their dominance and prevented Bologna from mounting a significant comeback.