Juventus 0–2 Fiorentina: Champions League hopes now on life support
That was painful. A 2–0 home defeat to Fiorentina sends you tumbling from third to sixth in the table, and now everything comes down to the final day against Torino (6). After the match, the stadium emptied fast, fans knew what it meant. One match left. One derby. Win or the Champions League is gone.
Final day: Derby della Mole is do or die
Juventus face Torino in the Derby della Mole on the last matchday, and it could not be bigger. You need three points to have any chance of salvaging a Champions League spot (8). The tension in Turin this week will be unbearable. Every conversation will be about Sunday.
Kenan Yildiz named Serie A Rising Star
A bright spot in a dark week. Kenan Yildiz has won the Serie A 'Rising Star' award for the best player under 23 in the 2025-2026 season (5). The Turkish youngster has been one of the few consistent sparks in this side, and the recognition is thoroughly deserved. He will be central to whatever version of Juventus emerges next season.
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Squad overhaul begins: Kostic to leave
Filip Kostic is set to depart at the end of the season when his contract expires, marking the first confirmed exit of the summer rebuild (1). It signals the start of what looks like a significant squad overhaul.
Vlahovic and Koopmeiners futures in doubt
Dusan Vlahovic and Teun Koopmeiners are among the players whose futures must be resolved this summer (2). Koopmeiners in particular is under scrutiny, cameras recently caught Luciano Spalletti visibly frustrated with him, barking "You have to move" (4). It sums up a difficult season for the Dutchman at the club.
Reijnders on the radar
Juventus and Arsenal are both showing interest in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as a potential summer target (3). Midfield reinforcements are clearly a priority.
Balerdi pursuit hits obstacles
The chase for Ligue 1 defender Leonardo Balerdi, a target since summer 2025, is now facing complications (7). Not the news you want when defensive solidity has been an issue all season.
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters after the Fiorentina defeat is grim. Many are calling the performance one of the worst of the season, with frustration directed at the lack of fight in a must-win home game. The consensus: Spalletti has one match to save the season, and patience is wearing dangerously thin. Join the discussion
