Juventus, even if they no longer believe in the title, reacted well to seek a difficult victory at the poorly ranked Cagliari (2-1) thanks to a furious tackle from Dusan Vlahovic, defending their place in the Top 4 synonymous with Champions League.

The Serbian striker of Juventus Turin Dusan Vlahovic in the fight with the defenders of Cagliari, during the 32nd day of Serie A, April 9, 2022 Alberto PIZZOLI AFP

In the lead, the suspense remains total seven days from the end with now Milan, Naples and Inter united in a single point seven days before the curtain goes down, before Naples-Fiorentina and Torino-Milan disputed Sunday during this 32nd day .

If they have a priori a more favorable calendar, the Interists were wary of Hellas Verona (9th), one of the only two Top 10 teams remaining on their program (along with Roma).

But Nicolò Barella (22nd) and Edin Dzeko (30th), on two assists from Ivan Perisic, put the Nerazzuri to safety during a first period played at full speed, recalling the flamboyant Inter of the start of 2022 , a little out of sight since the defeat in the Milan derby in early February.

The joy of Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella (c), congratulated by his teammates, after opening the scoring at home against Hellas Verona, during the 32nd day of Serie A, April 9, 2022 at the San Siro Stadium MIGUEL MEDINA AFP

"In February and March, the results were not positive. But it's not over, we're here. We have to continue like today," claimed the Croatian double passer on DAZN.

Inter then managed this advantage, preserved in particular thanks to a decisive stop by Samir Handanovic in front of the Verona striker Giovanni Simeone (35th).

Vlahovic wants C1

This is the first time in three months that Inter have won two matches in a row in the league.

"Lately, the results hadn't arrived and it weighed mentally, we weren't playing like before. But today we had the match we needed to give continuity to the very important victory in Turin", s rejoiced coach Simone Inzaghi.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi during the Serie A matchday 32 home match against Hellas Verona on April 9, 2022 at the San Siro Stadium MIGUEL MEDINA AFP

Juventus have bounced back well after their loss against the Nerazzurri.

However, she could have doubted after the 12th goal of the season, against the run of play, from Cagliari striker Joao Pedro (10th), then the equalizer refused by the VAR to Luca Pellegrini for an involuntary deviation - and not very obvious - the arm of Adrien Rabiot, who had criticized the refereeing after the defeat against Inter (23rd).

But she pushed without disuniting to return to the not easy match against a team in crisis (fifth defeat in a row, 17th and first non-relegation) but determined to save her head.

Matthijs de Ligt put her back in the saddle with a header (45th) then Dusan Vlahovic got her out of the trap with a furious tackle (75th).

With this 22nd goal of the season, the tenacious Vlahovic proclaims his desire to see the Champions League again very quickly, a competition he has only touched on this season in the round of 16 against Villarreal (1-1, 0-3) .

The joy of the Serbian striker of Juventus Turin Dusan Vlahovic, after scoring on the ground of Cagliari, during the 32nd day of Serie A, April 9, 2022 Alberto PIZZOLI AFP

"It was an important match to maintain our advantage over Roma (5th). We had suffered a psychological backlash by losing against Inter and seeing the scudetto go up in smoke," welcomed Massimiliano Allegri.

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