<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../messi-could-play-with-ronaldos-juventus-from- next-season-ariedo-braida-280260">Juventus</a> return to their home comforts of Turin after a poor away run, hosting struggling Brescia on Sunday with top spot in Serie A at stake as title rivals Inter Milan and Lazio go head-to-head in the Stadio Olimpico.

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Inter moved top last weekend ahead of Juventus on goal difference after the eight-time reigning champions' shock 2-1 defeat at Hellas Verona.

Maurizio Sarri's side will be counting on a win over Mario Balotelli's lowly Brescia, who are second-last in the table.

Sarri's side has been rattled by two successive away defeats, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-juventus-record-scores -for-10th-consecutive-time-279751">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>'s late penalty snatching a 1-1 draw in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro on Thursday.

"We have to change gears. We need more from everyone," said defender Leonardo Bonucci with a Champions League last 16 trips to Lyon looming later this month.

"There is absolute unity with the coach," insisted Juventus chief football officer Fabio Paratici.

"We have precise ideas along with Sarri which go beyond a game done a little less well or a game did better.

"In ten years Juventus have always managed to change cycles and continue to be successful and competitive. The same thing this year, we are in line with expectations."

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Juventus have never lost at home in the league against Brescia, with the promoted side winning just four games this season and none since mid-December.

In a three-team title race, Lazio are just one point behind the leading duo, and on an 18-game unbeaten run going back to a defeat to Inter back in September.

Antonio Conte's Inter showed signs of fatigue as they fell 1-0 at home to Napoli in the Italian Cup after a stunning derby comeback win.

But Inter has lost only one of their last seven games against Lazio while Romelu Lukaku has scored 12 away goals this season for Inter.

Lazio boosts Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile who has scored 15 goals at home, for a total of 25 this season.

Behind the leading trio Champions League hopefuls Atalanta and Roma also face a direct clash in Bergamo.

Atalanta are fourth, 11 points behind Lazio, with Roma a further three points adrift in fifth.

The side from the capital has lost their last two games.

Napoli, in 11th, look to get back to winning ways at Cagliari, who shocked the southerners in the reverse fixture in Naples.

The Sardinians are eighth, just two points off the Europa League places despite being on a nine-match winless run.

Hellas Verona, in the sixth, travels to Udinese after their success against Juventus, as Torino, on a run of four consecutive defeats, travel to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's AC Milan.

One to watch:

Cristiano Ronaldo can push his scoring streak to a record-equalling 11 consecutive league games to match the mark currently held by Gabriel Batistuta and Fabio Quagliarella. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season for Juventus, including 15 in the last ten league games.

Key statistics

38 - Points between Juventus and Brescia

18 - Lazio's unbeaten run in Serie A

4 - Torino's losing streak

1 - Inter's points lead on third-placed Lazio

Juventus return to their home comforts of Turin after a poor away run, hosting struggling Brescia on Sunday with top spot in Serie A at stake as title rivals Inter Milan and Lazio go head-to-head in the Stadio Olimpico.

Juventus return to their home comforts of Turin after a poor away run, hosting struggling Brescia on Sunday with top spot in Serie A at stake as title rivals Inter Milan and Lazio go head-to-head in the Stadio Olimpico. Also read: Napoli beat Inter Milan to close in on Italian Cup final Inter moved top last weekend ahead of Juventus on goal difference after the eight-time reigning champions' shock 2-1 defeat at Hellas Verona. Maurizio Sarri's side will be counting on a win over Mario Balotelli's lowly Brescia, who are second-last in the table. Sarri's side has been rattled by two successive away defeats, with Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty snatching a 1-1 draw in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro on Thursday. "We have to change gears. We need more from everyone," said defender Leonardo Bonucci with a Champions League last 16 trips to Lyon looming later this month. "There is absolute unity with the coach," insisted Juventus chief football officer Fabio Paratici. "We have precise ideas along with Sarri which go beyond a game done a little less well or a game did better. "In ten years Juventus have always managed to change cycles and continue to be successful and competitive. The same thing this year, we are in line with expectations." 🔥🎯#MilanJuve #CoppaItalia pic.twitter.com/NtItGko9AV — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 13, 2020 × Juventus have never lost at home in the league against Brescia, with the promoted side winning just four games this season and none since mid-December. In a three-team title race, Lazio are just one point behind the leading duo, and on an 18-game unbeaten run going back to a defeat to Inter back in September. Antonio Conte's Inter showed signs of fatigue as they fell 1-0 at home to Napoli in the Italian Cup after a stunning derby comeback win. But Inter has lost only one of their last seven games against Lazio while Romelu Lukaku has scored 12 away goals this season for Inter. Lazio boosts Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile who has scored 15 goals at home, for a total of 25 this season. Behind the leading trio Champions League hopefuls Atalanta and Roma also face a direct clash in Bergamo. Atalanta are fourth, 11 points behind Lazio, with Roma a further three points adrift in fifth. The side from the capital has lost their last two games. Napoli, in 11th, look to get back to winning ways at Cagliari, who shocked the southerners in the reverse fixture in Naples. The Sardinians are eighth, just two points off the Europa League places despite being on a nine-match winless run. Hellas Verona, in the sixth, travels to Udinese after their success against Juventus, as Torino, on a run of four consecutive defeats, travel to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's AC Milan. One to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo can push his scoring streak to a record-equalling 11 consecutive league games to match the mark currently held by Gabriel Batistuta and Fabio Quagliarella. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season for Juventus, including 15 in the last ten league games. Key statistics 38 - Points between Juventus and Brescia 18 - Lazio's unbeaten run in Serie A 4 - Torino's losing streak 1 - Inter's points lead on third-placed Lazio

Serie A: Juventus seek Brescia boost as rivals Inter, Lazio go head-to-head

Paulo Dybala came off the bench to give unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win away to a brave Bologna side who had the better of the match and hit the post in stoppage time on Sunday.

Dropped from the starting line-up, Dybala was brought on in the 59th minute and settled the game eight minutes later as the Turin side bounced back from Wednesday's Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Juventus, who have won all but three league games this season, have 69 points from 25 games, 16 ahead of Napoli who were away to Parma later on Sunday.

"There was still a bit of a hangover from Wednesday, there's no use hiding it," said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri. "Today, it was important to win and to suffer. The lads did well."

Relegation-threatened Bologna, who are 18th in the 20-team table, had the better of the first half with Nicola Sansone and Federico Santander both going close with low shots from the edge of the penalty area.

Federico Bernardeschi had Juve's best effort, curling a shot just past the crossbar after cutting inside.

Alex Sandro rescued Juventus after halftime, blocking Ibrahima Mbaye's goal-bound shot on the line, before making way for Dybala, who quickly made his mark.

Filip Helander tried to intercept Blaise Matuidi's low cross but succeeded only in teeing the ball up for Dybala who stroked it into the corner from 12 metres.

Bologna were out of luck again in stoppage time when Sansone's brilliant curling effort was tipped onto the post by goalkeeper Mattia Perin.

"We played really well, we were at the same level as Juventus and sometimes better," said Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic. "If we keep playing like that, we will avoid relegation."

Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella, 36, scored his 17th league goal of the season when he converted a second-half penalty to give his side a 1-0 win over Cagliari, ending a run of three successive defeats.

The video assistant referee (VAR) system was used twice in the 1-1 draw between Sassuolo and SPAL.

After Federico Peluso gave Sassuolo a halftime lead, SPAL levelled with a penalty converted by Andrea Petagna following a foul on Sergio Floccari. The referee at first waved play on but changed his mind after viewing the incident on the pitchside monitor.

In the last minute, Sassuolo substitute Alfred Duncan was given a second yellow card for a late tackle but the referee changed it to a straight red after a VAR review.

Bottom club Chievo drew 0-0 at home to Genoa in the afternoon's other match.

Paulo Dybala came off the bench to give unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win away to a brave Bologna side who had the better of the match and hit the post in stoppage time on Sunday.

Paulo Dybala came off the bench to give unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win away to a brave Bologna side who had the better of the match and hit the post in stoppage time on Sunday. Dropped from the starting line-up, Dybala was brought on in the 59th minute and settled the game eight minutes later as the Turin side bounced back from Wednesday's Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid. Juventus, who have won all but three league games this season, have 69 points from 25 games, 16 ahead of Napoli who were away to Parma later on Sunday. "There was still a bit of a hangover from Wednesday, there's no use hiding it," said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri. "Today, it was important to win and to suffer. The lads did well." Relegation-threatened Bologna, who are 18th in the 20-team table, had the better of the first half with Nicola Sansone and Federico Santander both going close with low shots from the edge of the penalty area. Federico Bernardeschi had Juve's best effort, curling a shot just past the crossbar after cutting inside. Alex Sandro rescued Juventus after halftime, blocking Ibrahima Mbaye's goal-bound shot on the line, before making way for Dybala, who quickly made his mark. Filip Helander tried to intercept Blaise Matuidi's low cross but succeeded only in teeing the ball up for Dybala who stroked it into the corner from 12 metres. Bologna were out of luck again in stoppage time when Sansone's brilliant curling effort was tipped onto the post by goalkeeper Mattia Perin. "We played really well, we were at the same level as Juventus and sometimes better," said Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic. "If we keep playing like that, we will avoid relegation." Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella, 36, scored his 17th league goal of the season when he converted a second-half penalty to give his side a 1-0 win over Cagliari, ending a run of three successive defeats. The video assistant referee (VAR) system was used twice in the 1-1 draw between Sassuolo and SPAL. After Federico Peluso gave Sassuolo a halftime lead, SPAL levelled with a penalty converted by Andrea Petagna following a foul on Sergio Floccari. The referee at first waved play on but changed his mind after viewing the incident on the pitchside monitor. In the last minute, Sassuolo substitute Alfred Duncan was given a second yellow card for a late tackle but the referee changed it to a straight red after a VAR review. Bottom club Chievo drew 0-0 at home to Genoa in the afternoon's other match.

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