Match report

Juventus Defeats Sassuolo 3-0 in Serie A

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
0–3
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Jan 6, 2026

Juventus demonstrated their dominance in the Serie A by securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Città del Tricolore. The match saw an own goal from Tarik Muharemović opening the scoring for Juventus, followed by F. Miretti and J. David adding to the lead with clinical finishes.

Key Facts

  • Tarik Muharemović scored an own goal in the 16th minute for Juventus.
  • F. Miretti netted a goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by J. David.
  • J. David secured the third goal in the 63rd minute.
  • Sassuolo made multiple substitutions but could not break through Juventus' solid defense.

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Muric (G)
  • 6 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 21 J. Idzes (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemovic (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (D)
  • 44 E. Iannoni (M)
  • 18 N. Matic (M)
  • 90 I. Kone (M)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (F)
  • 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
  • 45 A. Lauriente (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 13 S. Turati
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 9 W. Cheddira
  • 14 L. Skjellerup
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 20 A. Fadera
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 31 T. Macchioni
  • 34 L. Barani
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 40 A. Vranckx
  • 77 N. Pierini

Juventus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 15 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 3 Bremer (D)
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners (D)
  • 22 W. McKennie (M)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 19 K. Thuram (M)
  • 27 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 21 F. Miretti (F)
  • 10 K. Yildiz (F)
  • 30 J. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Perin
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 11 E. Zhegrova
  • 17 V. Adzic
  • 18 F. Kostic
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 25 Joao Mario
  • 32 J. Cabal
  • 44 Pedro Felipe
  • 48 L. Anghele

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    16' Juventus Goal · Own Goal
    Tarik Muharemović
  2. Sassuolo
    39' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Thorstvedt · On: A. Fadera
  3. Juventus
    62' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Miretti · Assist: J. David
  4. Juventus
    63' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    J. David
  5. Juventus
    75' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. David · On: L. Openda
  6. Juventus
    75' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. McKennie · On: Joao Mario
  7. Sassuolo
    76' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Matic · On: L. Lipani
  8. Sassuolo
    77' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Iannoni · On: A. Vranckx
  9. Sassuolo
    77' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  10. Juventus
    85' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: V. Adzic
  11. Juventus
    85' Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: Juan Cabal
  12. Juventus
    90' Juventus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Miretti · On: E. Zhegrova

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Juventus
Fouls 3 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 6 17
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 482 621
Yellow Cards
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 2 10
xG 0.21 2.57
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 397 554
Shots Inside Box 2 13
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • The own goal by Tarik Muharemović in the early stages gave Juventus an unexpected lead, setting a strong foundation for their victory.
  • F. Miretti's and J. David's quick back-to-back goals within one minute (62nd and 63rd) solidified Juventus' control over the match.