Igor Tudor: A Point at This Stadium is Excellent for Juventus!
Juventus coach Igor Tudor admitted he had to change his ideas for the match against Bologna and, under such circumstances, “is satisfied with one point”—a result that extends the battle for fourth place in the table to the final weeks of the season.
Juventus had an ideal start at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, where Khephren Thuram’s shot slipped past Lukasz Skorupski for the opening goal, but Remo Freuler equalized in the second half.
Tudor said after the 1-1 draw: “We prepared for this game differently than most matches, with a 3-5-2 system, focusing on filling spaces and physical battles. We know Bologna is a team built over several years with a specific style of football and high motivation, especially at home. That’s why I decided to approach the game this way. One point is good, and I am satisfied with this result in a stadium where everyone struggles. Despite many challenges—injuries and suspensions—we performed well.”
Tudor added: “We know Bologna presses man-to-man in defense; they are physically strong, so we chose this approach. I’m disappointed—you always want to impose your style and take the initiative—but with so many problems, sometimes you have to adapt.”
Despite Bologna dominating possession, Juventus had several big chances to win, including two disallowed goals for offside. He continued: “The players gave everything. When you work so hard to match Bologna’s style, naturally, you lose some sharpness. We created opportunities, but considering everything, I’m satisfied with one point.”
With this draw, Juventus remains in fourth place but is now level on points with Roma and Lazio, with Bologna just one point behind. The battle for a Champions League spot will go down to the wire, with only three games left—including a crucial clash against Lazio.
Tudor concluded: “Three games remain, and we’re still fourth, though level on points. We’ll face Lazio with confidence, then Udinese and Venezia. Before the game, I said tonight wouldn’t decide anything regardless of the result. The same goes for Lazio—one game can’t determine everything. In the end, matches that seem easy on paper can be the toughest. At this stage of the season, everyone is fighting for something, especially the final game against Venezia, which could be decisive.”