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.

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.

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.

The home fans at the Allianz Stadium stood on their feet when Fiorentina defender German Pezzella knocked a low cross from Ronaldo into his own net in the 53rd minute which ensured Juventus' 2-1 win. A much-needed pep talk from coach Allegri before the second half motivated Juventus to lift their eighth successive title.

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.