Serie A | Roma 1-1 Juventus: Breathtaking battle for Europe

Breathtaking battle for Europe

AS Roma and Juventus played to a 1-1 draw in a crucial Serie A match for Champions League qualification.

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Juventus needed a win to secure their spot, while Roma were looking to bounce back from a Europa League defeat.

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Paulo Dybala and Leandro Paredes faced their former club with Juventus in a new formation.

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Roma started strong with chances for Chiesa and Vlahovic, but Roma threatened too with a header hitting the crossbar.

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Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Roma on the rebound after a blocked shot.

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Juventus equalized through a corner headed in by Gleison Bremer.

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Dybala had to come off at halftime due to injury.

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The draw leaves Juventus happier as it secures their Champions League spot.

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