Day: May 7, 2025

Juventus and Bologna played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Sunday evening. They earned their fifth straight head-to-head stalemate as both sides remained locked in a tense battle for Champions League qualification. The result also extended Juve’s remarkable unbeaten run in this fixture to 28 matches.

Despite the turbulent season that saw manager Thiago Motta dismissed in March, Juventus are still very much in the hunt for a top-four finish. Andrea Cambiaso broke down the flank before squaring to Khéphren Thuram, before fired a low shot from distance that beat Łukasz Skorupski.

Bologna looked to respond quickly, showing intent but struggling to truly test Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio. Their best chance of the first half came when Riccardo Orsolini’s curling corner forced a smart save, and Sam Beukema later headed over from a set-piece.

Juventus thought they had a second before the break when Nicolás González slotted home after breaking through on goal.
Cambiaso also found the net early in the second half but again VAR intervened to rule it out for offside.

Bologna made their moment count in the 54th minute. A cross to the back post from Nicolò Cambiaghi found Thijs Dallinga, who directed it to Remo Freuler. The midfielder fired home with the help of a deflection to draw the hosts level.

González came close to restoring Juve’s lead shortly after, but Skorupski smothered his effort. The visitors continued to push late on, including a frantic scramble in the box where Alberto Costa saw his shot cleared off the line, but they couldn’t find a winner.

The point sees Juventus climb back into the top four, nudging past Roma, while Bologna stay just one point behind. The result also preserves Bologna’s unbeaten home run which now stands at 10 league games.

Manchester United’s dismal Premier League form continued as they fell to a chaotic defeat to Brentford. The loss extended their winless streak to six matches.
For the hosts, the dramatic win propelled them into the top half of the table. It also stretched their unbeaten run to five league games.

Kevin Schade could have scored twice for Brentford in the opening few minutes. irst narrowly missing with Altay Bayındır  out of position, then sliding in at the back post only to see his effort drift just wide.

Despite Brentford’s early dominance, it was United who struck first. The visitors then took the lead with what was their only shot of the first half.

That lead didn’t last, however. Brentford’s growing pressure yielded results before half-time when Mikkel Damsgaard’s strike deflected in off the unfortunate Luke Shaw after Michael Kayode’s long throw caused chaos.

The Bees’ momentum carried over into the second half. Brentford’s mounting pressure told when Schade headed in his second of the match.

Manchester United attempted a late comeback in the closing stages. United managed to make things nervy late on as Garnacho brilliantly curled into the top corner from outside the box. before substitute Amad Diallo’s shot went through Mark Flekken’s legs.

But it proved too little, too late as Brentford held firm to record only their second victory in 13 head-to-head meetings with United. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have now won just three of their last 22 trips to London.

Chelsea strengthened their push for a Premier League top five finish with victory Liverpool. The win sees the Blues extend their strong run of just one defeat in their last nine league outings.

Liverpool, had little more than pride at stake in west London. Manager Arne Slot rotated heavily making six changes to the side that beat Spurs.

Chelsea came into the match fully focused on Champions League qualification and their urgency was evident from the start. Just three minutes in, the hosts broke the deadlock with a goal.

The victory moves Chelsea three points ahead of Nottingham Forest. It also sets up a pivotal clash with top-four contenders Newcastle United.

For Liverpool, the result had no bearing on their title-winning season, but the defeat will still sting. They now turn their attention to the final two games before a well earned championship parade.