Serie A
Result: Juventus 2-0 Brescia
Date: 16 February 2020
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Juventus, who were without Cristiano Ronaldo, reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 2-0 victory over Brescia on Sunday afternoon.
The in-form Ronaldo was given a rest by Maurizio Sarri as Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and Juan Cuadrado lined up in the attack.
The visitors, meanwhile, were forced into a re-shuffle after just 11 minutes in the first half as goalkeeper Enrico Alfonso picked up a knock and was replaced by Lorenzo Andrenacci.
Juventus were the liveliest in the first half but had to wait until the 27th minute for a clear-cut opening as Cuadrado fired wide from close range, while Dybala scuffed an effort off target five minutes later.
Brescia have yet to taste success in Turin against Juventus and their task was made even tough on 37 minutes when Florian Ayé was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.
The hosts went ahead a minute later when Dybala found the back of the net with a superb curling free-kick that sailed into the top corner, leaving Andrenacci with no chance.
Unfortunately, it was more of the same for the visitors in the second half as Juventus shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny was hardly tested between the sticks.
With Juve looking to add to their tally, Sarri withdrew Aaron Ramsey for Miralem Pjanic on 67 minutes, although the Croatian's afternoon ended six minutes later when he pulled a muscle and was replaced by Blaise Matuidi.
Matuidi's arrival paid dividends as the hosts managed to secure the second goal with 15 minutes remaining through Cuadrado, who played a neat one-two with the Frenchman before firing home.
Juventus were able to see out the closing stages to register a clean sheet along with the victory, which sees the side move three points clear of Inter Milan at the summit, although Antonio Conte's men face Lazio on Sunday night.
