Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Serie A clash between Udinese and Juventus. Their dream of a 10th consecutive Scudetto is officially over thanks to Inter's victory on Saturday, and Andrea Pirlo's side have a real battle on their hands just to finish in the top four. Milan's triumph over Benevento pushed the Old Lady back down to fifth and with games running out, they can ill afford any more slip-ups. Today is a big one for Juve, and we will have all the build-up ahead of this 17:00 kick-off.
Serie A / Matchday 34
Stadio Friuli / 02.05.2021
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- N. Molina(10')
- Cristiano Ronaldo(83' PEN, 89')
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Updated 02/05/2021 at 17:55 GMT
22'
Juventus' response to falling behind has been nonexistent, the signs are ominous.
20'
It's a huge game for Juve but they've lost plenty of these this season. Somehow the Old Lady have lost their knack of winning.
18'
Okaka inadvertently catches Bonucci with his arm in the face as he turns the Juventus defender, and it's a let-off for the visitors as the referee signals for a free-kick.
15'
Juventus win a free-kick, with Cuadrado drawing the foul from Arslan. The wingback delivers, but Scuffet takes control of the situation, punching the ball clear, taking out De Ligt in the process.
13'
Just had another look at Udinese's goal and the defending really was criminal; everyone fell asleep as De Paul took the free-kick quickly. They've paid a costly price.
11'
The hosts are full of confidence and their opener is well deserved, you have to say. Juventus have work to do.
10'
GOAL! Udinese 1-0 Juventus (Nahuel Molina): Udinese are ahead and this could spell real trouble for Andrea Pirlo! The visitors are caught sleeping as Udinese take a quick free-kick. It's a great strike from the full-back Molina, who hammers it low and hard and although Szczesny gets a hand to it he can't keep it out.
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8'
Juve win their first corner of the game, with Bernardeschi's cross deflected behind. They work it short but the visitors overplay it before Bentancur passes straight to the goalkeeper. Without Chiesa, they're struggling to get into their groove.
6'
Shot! Udinese register the first shot on target this afternoon as Stryger-Larsen carves in from the left flank, plays a clever give-and-go before letting fly from the edge of the penalty area. But Szczesny barely has to move to make the save.
5'
Udinese have started on the front foot and Juventus have more defending to do, as Molina delivers a cross from the right. The visitors deal with the danger and then break, but Bentancur's cross is dreadful.
3'
The pitch here at Stadio Friuli doesn't look like it's in a great condition, it has to be said.
2'
A first touch for Szczesny, who races off his line to collect Molina's over-hit pass down the channel.
1'
Kick-off! Juventus get us underway!
16:55
There are just FIVE minutes until kick-off at Stadio Friuli, it's LIVE and it's NEXT!
16:50
Udinese start the day in 11th and could move into the top 10 with a win today. The Friulians have conceded 14 goals in their last five Serie A home games against Juventus, at an average of 2.8 per match.
16:45
Atalanta's draw with Sassuolo earlier was also good news for Juventus. As was Napoli's 1-1 draw with Cagliari. It means the Bianconeri can move up to second with a victory today.
16:40
Pirlo on rumours about his future at the club (via Football Italia): "I am fine, I spoke to the owners the other day, as often happens. It certainly wasn’t the first time. We had a chat about everything, as always. I am not concerned when it comes to my work. I only hear rumours from you reporters. I am relaxed and concentrated on what I need to do, I’m not influenced by all these rumours."
16:35
Did you know? Juventus have won six of their last seven Serie A games against Udinese.
16:30
Inter were crowned champions earlier today after Atalanta's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo, bringing to an end Juventus' dominance. Pirlo has bigger things to worry about, though, with speculation that he could be sacked today if his side fail to beat Udinese.
16:25
Manchester United fans invaded Old Trafford earlier in protest in a response to the European Super League. The game has now been delayed due to safety concerns.
16:20
Udinese are missing a host of players, including Gerard Deulofeu, Fernando Llorente and Jayden Braaf. Former Juventus forward Roberto Pereyra supports Stefano Okaka in attack.