Juve dominance! The bianconeri easily overcome the Lazio obstacle (0-3), considered rather insidious on the eve, and keep the distance on Roma unchanged, winner in Bergamo (1-2) in the other advance of the day. A very heavy success that of the Lady, for various reasons. First of all the opponent, Pioli's Lazio identified by many as a potential contender for third place, but also the yellow and red victory a few hours earlier, which had put further pressure, the Champions League at the door and a stop that had sent him around the world much of the rose. Juve was stronger than all of this, even managing to play one of the best games of the season. Great credits to the players but also, if not above all, to Massimiliano Allegri, capable of mixing Conte's competitive wickedness with a skilful (and profitable) ball possession. The result is a perfect team, with a 4-man defense that makes no mistakes, a midfield that presses and scores goals, a tireless attack. “It was important to win to respond to Roma – the words of the coach. – We did it with a convincing performance, the boys did well”. On the shields Paul Pogba, author of a brace, but also the top scorer Tevez (9th goal in the league) and Pirlo, back at his level. “Paul played his best game of the season – thought Allegri. – He has all the qualities to become number one in the world, it depends on him”. In the meantime, the Frenchman defended himself more than well: two goals (24' and 64'), a post (spectacular shot that recalled the best Del Piero) and lots of firewood, just the way his coach likes it. The seal, as previously mentioned, was put by Tevez (55'), almost moving in his way of playing which combines heart with superfine technique. Lazio? Annihilated by the black and white excessive power which, in spite of the parochialism, must have irritated Rudi Garcia a lot.
His Rome, winners a few hours earlier in Bergamo, had hoped for a favor from the "cousins", which would have led to the engagement or, at least, an approach. Resolutions to put back in the drawer but this doesn't cancel the important victory over Atalanta. It was a very difficult match for the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, with the hosts leading after just 1' of play. Raimondi humiliates Cole and serves Maxi Moralez in the centre, the Argentine shoots on goal behind De Sanctis. Roma seem to feel the pinch and, a few minutes later, even risk being doubled but Baselli's shot hits the crossbar. It is the episode of the turning point because the giallorossi wake up and put things right. In the 23rd minute Ljajic, served by Pjanic after a splendid ball and chain ride, found the right corner with a nice shot from around, in the 42nd minute Nainggolan completed the comeback with a left footed shot from the edge of the area. Roma suffered in the second half but brought home a precious success, which will give further morale in view of the match in Moscow, decisive for qualification. “It was important to win on a difficult pitch, especially after going behind – commented Garcia. – We showed character and personality”. In short, the duel continues close, waiting for the next episode.
