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Juventus 0 - AC Milan 0: Initial reaction and random observations When Juventus faced former manager Max Allegri for the first since his departure from the club in the spring of 2024 back in October, it ended a scoreless affair. The advanced numbers say there probably should have been some goals, but the actual scoreboard said things ended just the way they started — scoreless. The second meeting with Allegri a different manager line up against him, but the ending proved to be the same. A classic, scoreless tactical battle ensued at the San Siro on Sunday night. Neither team had many chances to score, and the result pretty much felt like what would likely play out with Allegri and Luciano Spalletti going up against one another as the two wily old foxes try secure Champions League football for their respective clubs next season. Milan had the best chance of the night — Alexis Saelemaekers’ shot that hammered off the post early in the second half — while Juventus actually had a shot total that reached double digits. But not of that actually resulted in a goal being scored. Instead, Juventus’ standing remained the same — in fourth place, albeit now three points ahead of Como and Roma s compared to the five-point advantage they had entering Matchday 34. To see an Allegri-coached squad approach a game like this in the way they did was a surprise to nobody. As noted early on the broadcast here in the U.S., Allegri’s Milan are the club that has won the most games by a 1-0 scoreline this season in all of Europe. ............ At times, Juventus looked like they were on the brink of doing just that. Hell, they even what looked like an actual goal for a few seconds, only for it be called off for offside without much dispute from anybody. (And then to see it on the semi-automatic technology and Khephren Thuram’s ENTIRE BODY was actually offside, it makes you think why it even needed a VAR review to actually be reversed into the correct call. Then again … it’s Italy in 2026.) Juve had much more of the actually dangerous opportunities, but the thing about that is … well, it’s not like Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was all that troubled by pretty much all of the shots he had to save. ............ Juventus had their chances, that’s for sure, but Maignan was far from a busy goalkeeper. Milan defended well. So did Juve. This was the cagey matchup you’d expect from both Allegri and Spalletti as well as one that has been scoreless three of the last four times these two teams have played. It’s not like Spalletti pretty much sat on a scoreless draw — remember, he brought on both Kenan Yildiz and Edon Zhegrova with about 15 minutes to go, so it’s not like he was getting ultra-defensive against a Milan side that was not exactly in a good run of form. So not exactly opportunity lost, but also not exactly opportunity gained, either — especially with both Como and Roma winning earlier this weekend. ............ For as much as you want to say that Milan aren’t on a great run of form coming into Sunday night — and they weren’t! — they are still the best defense in the league. That is what Allegri wants first and foremost, and nobody knows better than a whole lot of folks who can remember how he approached things for the overwhelming majority of his second spell in Turin. Would winning in Milan and going into third on goal differential been a great way to finish the weekend? Of course, my friends. But I’ll take this point and now focus on a final month of the 2025-26 season in which Juventus will be the big favorite in all four of their remaining games. You keep getting points, you qualify for the Champions League and we can all relax a little bit. Spalletti expects UCL qualification to go down to the wire, and that’s no surprise. Juve got a point and didn’t get the help they had gotten in the last few weeks, but they’re still holding firm in fourth. Keep that place in the standings and your remaining goal for this season is accomplished. Simple as that, folks. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS The combined xG from the first reunion with Allegri this season? Right around 3. The combined xG from this most recent reunion with Allegri? All of about 1.10. Hell, the combined xG through the first 30 minutes was 0.07. Scintillating! As much as the tactical battle between Spalletti and Allegri was enjoyable, maybe the most entertaining part of this one for me was watching Lucio go from wearing a jacket to quickly tossing his jacket by the wayside only to reappear with that jacket the few times the camera cut to him in the second half. ............ The last time Milan scored a goal against Juventus in a Serie A match, you ask? It was May of 2023 … and Max Allegri was the manager of Juventus. Funny how all this works! Say what you want about Milan’s lack of an attack — and there is plenty to actually say about it! — but four clean sheets in a row is still four clean sheets in a row. I’ll take that — especially with how Juventus were defending not so long ago. Michele Di Gregorio had to make one save and although it wasn’t exactly simple one — our old buddy Adrien Rabiot certainly put some mustard on it — it was also straight down the middle. Speaking of our pal Adrien, I am struggling to figure out how he came out of that game without being shown a yellow. I mean, HOW?! A few of those tackles in the full 90 that he played were certainly worthy of a yellow. And you’d think that an accumulation of things would result in a yellow at some point, right? Nah, not with Simone Sozza around this time. Then again, Manuel Locatelli got the yellow he certainly deserved, so who knows what the hell to think. Locatelli was also involved in what was easily the most brutal collision of the night when he smashed his head right against Luka Modric’s skull. As good as it was to see Modric walk off under his own power, who knows just how much power he had based on the swollen chunk of his face that was already visible. That was a big one. ............ As frustrating as a player like Chico Conceição can be, that pass to Thuram on the goal that ended up not being a goal was pretty much as good as you can play it. Conceição was a threat — especially with Yildiz not in the starting lineup — but sometimes you’re just left wanting a little more. Maybe that’s just the general feeling about him, but in 2026 that’s how he plays. Speaking of Yildiz, he just looked off in his cameo off the bench. Certainly not the impact he was hoping to make when Spalletti brought him off the bench in the final portion of the second half. ............ Bremer had another good game — which is very encouraging. You know who also had another good game? Lloyd Kelly. To think we’d be consistently saying that after where things looked like they were heading and how we were thinking about Juve signing him about 12 months earlier. Unfortunately, how I’m feeling about Andrea Cambiaso and his defensive abilities has not changed from 12 months ago. These things happen in football, I guess. ............ Jérémie Boga … that boy fast. Yes, the advantage over Como and Roma went from five points to three. That’s not great. But to come out of this trip to Milan with the worst-case scenario not happening is something I’ll be happy with. This was a winnable game because of how Milan had been playing, but it was never going to be an easy one to win because of how Milan defend. Allegri did Allegri things, Juve got a point, and now we head to may with destiny fully in Spalletti’s hands. That’s all we can ask right about now. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/37990/ac-milan-juventus-2026-serie-a-matchday-34-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Spalletti: ‘Juventus had to be wary of Milan, battle for top 4 down to the wire’ Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus that they ‘had to be wary’ in their 0-0 draw with Milan, but the race for a Champions League spot will go down to the wire. The Bianconeri had a huge opportunity with a victory to catch Milan in third place, but also knew they had to look over their shoulders to keep Como and Roma at bay in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Khephren Thuram had the ball in the back of the net, but only after wandering into an offside position, while Alexis Saelemaekers came closest for the hosts when rattling the crossbar. ............ “We continued our journey, we tried to take the initiative, a bit too slowly and predictably in the first half, we never managed to get past their men, so they were always in position,” Spalletti said. “You have to be wary with Milan, as you feel like you are in complete control, and then they suddenly burst forward with three or four to make it difficult for you. The danger is when you feel comfortable against them. “When building out from the back, we worked on the preventative marking to ensure those counter-attacks didn’t happen. There were a few situations where we could’ve done better, including a foul on Jonathan David, but it was missed.” ............ “If there isn’t a lot of physical contact, he can get out of duels with technical quality, but if you press him physically, he struggles more. He runs so much, you cannot doubt his dynamism, pressing on Modric, Gabbia and Maignan constantly, he brings results. Naturally, he’s not someone who can run with pace or take men on, but when collaborating with the team, he’s perfect at that. “We needed to create more density in support to help him out, as today especially in the first half, we left him a little too isolated,” said Spalletti. ............ “When the team had more control in the second half and pushed Milan back, Vlahovic’s presence could’ve helped, but he only came back to training with the team on Friday. Kenan too struggled when he had to make two changes of pace, you could see he wasn’t in great shape. “With Vlahovic, he was coming off a very long injury, he got hurt last time when warming up on the touchline, so we can’t rush him. The future depends also on the present, so we can’t run unnecessary risks.” ............ Both Roma and Como now move to within three points of Juventus, so the hunt for Champions League qualification is still wide open with four rounds left to play. “I think it will go down to the wire or very close to it, because these are the games. Roma and Como won, so we still have quite a few matches left to win before we can deserve our place in that tournament,” added Spalletti. “It’s time for the final sprint, and at this stage is where the fatigue of a long season starts to build up, that is where you can tell who belongs at Juventus and who doesn’t. “We must confirm the culture of self-discipline, hard work and determination that inhabits this club, giving our all every day and letting nothing go by.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-had-to-be-wary-of-milan/

Juventus player ratings vs Milan: Conceicao the only spark in attack On Sunday evening, Milan and Juventus seemed content to share the spoils, much to the disappointment of the thousands at San Siro and millions watching all over the globe. The Bianconeri had the bulk of possession, but only created a few chances. For their part, the Rossoneri almost snatched the lead through Alexis Saelemaekers, whose effort crashed against the post. However, Max Allegri’s men were too passive for the large part. ............ Juventus XI (3-4-2-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 6 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 7 A formidable defensive display from the former Milan defender, who frustrated Christian Pulisic. Gleison Bremer – 7 The Brazilian stood his ground and won the vast majority of his duels against Rafael Leao and Co. He also pushed forward and tested Mike Maignan with a low drive. Lloyd Kelly – 7 An almost flawless display from the Englishman who didn’t put a foot wrong all game. Weston McKennie – 6 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6.5 The Frenchman had a goal ruled out for offside, but more importantly, he made vital defensive contributions and carried the ball forward on several occasions. Andrea Cambiaso – 5.5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 7 The Portuguese winger was Juve’s most inspirational player. Dribbled past his market almost at will, and made some outrageous ball controls, but just lacked the finishing touch. Jeremie Boga – 5 The Ivorian had his worst performance since joining Juventus. He was suffocated by Fikayo Tomori and made wrong decisions while in promising positions. Jonathan David – 5.5 The Canadian embarked on a solo run out of nowhere, but went down too easily following a slight push from Matteo Gabbia. A frustrating evening all in all, even if Spalletti praised him afterwards. Substitutes Emil Holm – 5.5 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6 ............ Kenan Yildiz – N/A Edon Zhegrova – N/A Dusan Vlahovic – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-milan-conceicao-the-only-spark-in-attack/

Milan 0-0 Juventus: Status quo preserved as rivals fire blanks again Following October’s goalless draw at the Allianz Stadium, Milan and Juventus settled for another stalemate at San Siro, as the two sides remain third and fourth in the Serie A table. ............ Luciano Spalletti opted for a 3-4-2-1 system spearheaded by Jonathan David, with Francisco Conceicao and Jeremie Boga in support. Manuel Locatelli linked up with Khephren Thuram in the double pivot, while Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso acted as wing-backs. The contest started with the Bianconeri in control of the ball, and the hosts sitting deep in their own areas. Nevertheless, Spalletti’s men weren’t able to create serious chances during the first 30 minutes. ............ Juventus then retook the initiative, scoring a goal that was disallowed by VAR for offside. Conceicao received the ball on the right flank. He dropped the shoulder and went to the outside before picking up Thuram at the mouth of the goal. The Frenchman finished the play with a simple tap-in, but the timing of his movement was slightly premature. Conceicao was the author of another two chances before half-time. On the first occasion, he produced a stellar control after receiving a long ball from Locatelli. He then tried a shot from an acute angle, but Mike Maignan stopped it with his body. ............ The second half began with a double chance for Juventus squandered by Boga and Conceicao, who was once again denied by Maignan. On the other end of the pitch, a swift attack from Milan saw Leao set up a glorious chance for Saelemaekers, but the Belgian’s shot crashed against the woodwork. Juventus then dominated the action, but couldn’t create anything noteworthy, not even following the late introductions of Kenan Yildiz, Edon Zhegrova, and Dusan Vlahovic. In the end, both sides seemed content to share the spoils, but the Bianconeri wasted a golden opportunity to earn a win that would have propelled them to third place. Moreover, they have allowed Como and Roma to reduce the gap to four points, setting the stage for a nervy May. Milan 0-0 Juventus Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana (66′ Ricci), Modric (77′ Jashari), Rabiot, Bartesaghi (46′ Estupinian); Leao (77′ Nkunku), Pulisic (60′ Fullkrug). Coach: Allegri. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram (70′ Koopmeiners), Cambiaso (70′ Holm); Conceiçao (78′ Zhegrova), Boga (78′ Yildiz); David (86′ Vlahovic). Coach: Spalletti. Referee: Sozza from Seregno Yellow cards: Cambiaso (20′), Bartesaghi (38′), Boga (71′), Estupinian (74′), Locatelli (85′). . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/milan-0-0-juventus-status-quo-preserved-as-rivals-fire-blanks-again/

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Serie A | Milan 0-0 Juventus: A point apiece pleases nobody Milan and Juventus shared the spoils at San Siro, though Alexis Saelemaekers hit the crossbar and Khephren Thuram had a goal disallowed, keeping the race for the top four open. This was a huge crossroads for the season, because the Rossoneri were only three points clear of Juve in third place and chasing Napoli, the Bianconeri in turn needing a result to stop Como and Roma closing on fourth. ............ Juventus thought they had equalised moments later when Francisco Conceicao rolled across to the back post for Khephren Thuram to come sliding in, but the Frenchman was offside. Francisco Conceicao got down the right again for a shot that Mike Maignan parried with his chest at the near post. Bartesaghi was not fully fit and struggling to keep up with Conceicao, so replaced by Pervis Estupinan at half-time. ............ Milan came so close when Alexis Saelemaekers smashed a ferocious finish onto the underside of the crossbar with the inside of the right boot from 10 yards on a Leao assist. Juve then immediately went on the counter, David going down after squirming between Matteo Gabbia and Fikayo Tomori just outside the area, but the referee waved away appeals for a foul. Modric went off after a nasty accidental clash of heads with Manuel Locatelli left him dazed, replaced by Ardon Jashari. ............ David just failed to get his head to a dangerous cross from the right, only grazing it from six yards, while Dusan Vlahovic was offside when Maignan stuck out one foot to parry his angled drive. The second 0-0 draw of the season between these teams means Milan have not scored in any of their last six Serie A meetings with Juventus. Milan 0-0 Juventus Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-milan-0-0-juventus-a-point-apiece/

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Milan vs Juventus probable lineups: Will Yildiz recover in time? On Sunday evening, Milan and Juventus will lock horns in the most anticipated fixture of Serie A Matchday 34. With only three points separating the two rivals in the league, Max Allegri and Luciano Allegri will be keen to get their tactics and selections right. So, how will the two teams line up under the two Tuscan head coaches? ............ Rafael Leao will link up with his usual partner-in-crime, Christian Pulisic, in Allegri’s 3-5-2 system. Luka Modric will orchestrate the play in the middle of the park, supported by Youssouf Fofana and Adrien Rabiot, who will meet his former teammates. ............ Milan Probable XI (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers (Athekame), Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao. ............ Kenan Yildiz has been hindered by a physical problem that forced him to train separately for the majority of the week. Nevertheless, the pink newspaper considers the Turk the favourite (55%) to start on the left side over Jeremie Boga (45%). Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram will link up in the double pivot, even if there is a 30% chance for Teun Koopmeiners to replace the Frenchman, who has also been dealing with physical discomfort. Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso will start in the wing-back roles, with Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, and Lloyd Kelly forming up the backline in front of Michele Di Gregorio. Juventus Probable XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz (Boga); David . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/milan-vs-juventus-probable-lineups-will-yildiz-recover-in-time/

AC Milan vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Three points separate AC Milan from Juventus in the table, with the teams occupying the last of the Champions League places in Italy. For the Rossoneri, there is the element of going trophyless this season, but from the perspective of their league finish, achieving UEFA Champions League qualification would have been their ultimate objective. The objectives did change during the course of the season, as Milan found themselves in the thick of a title race. However, ahead of their mammoth clash with Juventus, a win would only bring temporary relief from the inevitable outcome of Inter Milan lifting the Scudetto title either this weekend or the next. After going on a massive unbeaten run, Milan have lost three of their last five Serie A games, which has all but ended their title chase and pushed them into a top-four race. ............ Juventus, on the other hand, are on a good run of form heading to San Siro, with their tails up following recent performances. Back in February, when they lost at home to Como, the result also afforded Cesc Fabregas’ side a sniff at a top-four place, which they have fought for since. However, Juventus have stitched together a seven-game unbeaten run since that game in the league, winning four of those, including the last three heading into the San Siro. Momentum is clearly with Luciano Spalletti’s side ahead of Sunday, but they must ensure they make full use of it. Moreover, the drop-off from close rivals Como and AS Roma has allowed Juventus to open up a five-point gap between themselves and those teams. Spalletti will want to keep this buffer for as long as possible as he targets a win over old rivals Milan at San Siro on Sunday. Team News & Tactics AC Milan ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao Juventus The fitness report over at Juventus is nothing out of the ordinary, as Luciano Spalletti has his full squad from recent games. Only Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, Mattia Perin, and Dusan Vlahovic are thought to be out of contention, although the latter could still make the matchday squad after being in training lately. There have been a few returning players to training, including Khephren Thuram as well as Perin, while Emil Holm and Vasilije Adzic are also part of that group. Kenan Yildiz, who has been experiencing an ongoing knee issue, should be fit enough to feature, while Thuram is also expected to take his midfield spot alongside regular partner Manuel Locatelli. Gleison Bremer and Lloyd Kelly will continue to form the central defensive partnership, with Pierre Kalulu and Andrea Cambiaso taking up the full-back slots. In the attacking third, Jonathan David might be selected to lead the line, which is a sign that Spalletti could temporarily move away from a false nine, with Weston McKennie operating in the attacking midfield role. Francisco Conceicao and Yildiz will provide the width. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David Key Stats AC Milan have lost three of their last five Serie A games. AC Milan and Juventus have played out three draws in their last four meetings. Juventus have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six matches against AC Milan in all competitions. Juventus are unbeaten in their last seven Serie A games. ............ Prediction AC Milan 1-1 Juventus This is a big game by all accounts, and these are teams known to make things tight on occasions like these. Juventus will probably come into this one in a superior vein of form compared to their hosts, but they may not get the level of freedom afforded by others in recent weeks. Milan have several questions to answer with regard to their form, but they are on the mend, and a big performance will be needed against Juventus. The game could be decided by tight margins, and these are managers not known to give an inch to opponents, there are hallmarks of an entertaining yet cagey draw written all over it. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2026/04/25/ac-milan-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction-2/

Bremer: ‘Juventus must win and cannot keep coasting for 6 years’ Gleison Bremer has warned Juventus ‘have been just coasting along for six years and this cannot happen. I want to win, I am 29 and cannot wait any longer.’ The defender sat down for a press conference this afternoon, taking the place of coach Luciano Spalletti ahead of this weekend’s showdown with Milan. That kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST). ............ “Juve have been coasting along for six years now, and this cannot happen,” warned the Brazilian defender. “I am happy here, but it is important that the club gets back to winning ways. In order to be considered a champion player, you have to get back to winning. “I want to win, because I am 29 years old and I cannot wait any longer. You can’t just float along for six years, you need to target the Scudetto. Having said that, it’s still early to say we’ll challenge for it next season. We’ve got to finish this term and then see what happens on the transfer market.” “The club took this decision, and since he arrived, the team has changed a great deal,” added Bremer. “They also renewed the contracts for Kenan Yildiz, Wes McKennie, Manuel Locatelli.” ............ “I haven’t spoken to Alisson, he is a great goalkeeper, but we already have Perin and Di Gregorio. This is up to the club, not me.” “It is not a positive season at all. We should’ve done much better, especially in the Coppa Italia and Champions League, but that is the past now and we have to look forward. “At the same time, playing just once a week has given us the time we needed to work on the details, and you can see that on the field. The coach is pushing to get the best out of us.” ............ “Allegri is a good coach, he won a lot, we know him well. If we win tomorrow, the Champions League will almost be locked down,” added Bremer. “It was good with Allegri, because we got back to winning after a long time, and I also learned a great deal from him on how to defend. Spalletti always wants to play the ball, control the initiative, and that is what we are trying to do game by game. “He wants everyone to be able to occupy the spaces, look up and see the passing options.” Read more -> https://football-italia.net/bremer-juventus-must-win-cannot-keep-coasting/

Milano, domenica 26 aprile 2026 ore 20:45 Serie A - 15^ di ritorno MILAN - JUVENTUS Confronti ufficiali Campionato di Serie A 245 Giocate 181 94 Vittorie Juventus 69 80 Pareggi 59 71 Vittorie Milan 53 340 Gol Juventus 246 309 Gol Milan 227 Campionato di Serie A: precedenti in trasferta contro Milan Giocate 90 Vittorie Juventus 25 (l'ultima il 22.10.2023, 0-1) Pareggi 35 (l'ultimo il 23.11.2024, 0-0) Vittorie Milan 30 (l'ultima il 08.10.2022, 2-0) Gol Juventus 107 (media a gara 1,19) Gol Milan 121 (media a gara 1,34) Ultimi confronti diretti (tutte le competizioni) Data Competizione Partita Ris. 19.09.2021 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Milan 1-1 P 23.01.2022 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-0 P 08.10.2022 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 2-0 S 28.05.2023 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Milan 0-1 S 22.10.2023 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-1 V 27.04.2024 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Milan 0-0 P 23.11.2024 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-0 P 03.01.2025 Supercoppa Italiana Juventus-Milan 1-2 S 18.01.2025 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Milan 2-0 V 05.10.2025 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Milan 0-0 P Giocate: 10 Vittorie: 2 Pareggi: 5 Sconfitte: 3 Gol fatti: 5 Gol subiti: 6 Le ultime partite in trasferta contro Milan (tutte le competizioni) Data Competizione Partita Ris. 22.10.2016 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 1-0 S 28.10.2017 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-2 V 11.11.2018 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-2 V 13.02.2020 Coppa Italia Milan-Juventus 1-1 P 07.07.2020 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 4-2 S 06.01.2021 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 1-3 V 23.01.2022 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-0 P 08.10.2022 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 2-0 S 22.10.2023 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-1 V 23.11.2024 Campionato Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-0 P Giocate: 10 Vittorie: 4 Pareggi: 3 Sconfitte: 3 Gol fatti: 11 Gol subiti: 9 FONTE