Juventus defeats Lecce 2-1, retains third place in Serie A

Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Lecce in Serie A, maintaining their unbeaten streak under new coach Igor Tudor and moving up to third in the league standings. Early goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz set the tone for Juve, with Koopmeiners scoring just two minutes into the match and Yildiz doubling the lead in the 33rd minute. Despite Lecce pulling one back with a late goal from Federico Baschirotto, Juventus held on for the win, keeping Lecce two points above the relegation zone. This match marked Juventus's 200th Serie A victory at the Allianz Stadium, a milestone only achieved by them at home in the competition. The win is crucial as Juventus aims to solidify their position in the top four, especially with the chasing pack closing in. Lecce, on the other hand, faces increasing pressure as they extend their winless streak to nine games.