Turin: Juventus came from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1 to clinch their record eighth successive Serie A title, as Cristiano Ronaldo completed an unprecedented set of top-flight titles in England, Spain and in Italy.
Juventus win record 8th successive Serie A title as Ronaldo makes history
With Juventus' record eighth Serie A title clinch, Cristiano Ronaldo completed an unprecedented set of top-flight titles in England, Spain and in Italy.
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Massimiliano Allegri’s side had earlier missed the chance to achieve the feat last weekend after an unexpected 2-1 away defeat at Spal.
Earlier this week, Juventus' Champions League hoped was dashed by Dutch club Ajax. On Saturday night, their European hangover appeared to be lingering as Nikola Milenkovic fired Fiorentina into a sixth-minute lead.
Giovanni Simeone's goal has almost equalised the scoreline for Juventus but the referee ruled the goal offside. However, they didn't have to wait long as Juventus equalised in the 37th minute through Alex Sandro.
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Juventus started the latest round of fixtures 17 points clear of the second-placed Napoli with sixes games remaining and also holding a better head to head record.
Though, the Turin giant played Fiorentina without their star players- Sami Khedira, Mario Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala and Douglas Costa, they still managed to win the clash. It made it clear where Juventus edged out their opponents.