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Sports News of Sunday, 16 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

No Ronaldo, no problem as Juve regains top spot with 2-0 win against Brescia

Juve players celebrating against Brescia Juve players celebrating against Brescia

Juventus were unfazed by Cristiano Ronaldo's absence as they secured a 2-0 win against Brescia to move top on the Series A standings.

The Portuguese was rested by Mauricio Sarri for the game against Balotelli's Brescia.

Another good news for the Old Lady was the return of club captain, Giorgio Chiellini, who made his return after six months out with cruciate ligament damage.

The 35-year-old defender, who came on in the 78th minute, had not played since the opening day.

Brescia played well until Florian Aye's second yellow card for catching Aaron Ramsey on the edge of the box.

Paulo Dybala curled home the resulting free-kick and Juan Cuadrado clipped in a second from Blaise Matuidi's pass.

Juventus deserved their victory, with Daniele Rugani's header being tipped on to the bar by Serie A debutant Lorenzo Andrenacci, Rodrigo Bentancur hitting the post and Dybala crashing a shot off the crossbar in injury time.

Sardi's men will temporarily lead the Serie A as Inter Milan can reclaim top spot if they beat Lazio later tonight. Should Lazio win, Juventus will be at the top till the next game week.

BBC