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Juventus Narrowly Avoids Champions League Heartbreak
20 Aug
Summary
- Juventus secured 4th spot on final day of last season
- Interim manager Tudor helped save Juventus from embarrassment
- Juventus faces fierce competition in Serie A title race
As of August 20th, 2025, Juventus narrowly avoided the embarrassment of failing to secure Champions League football last season. A 3-2 victory over relegated Venezia on the final day allowed them to edge out Roma to the coveted fourth spot by a single point.
Interim manager Igor Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, helped spare Juventus' blushes. Despite the club's desire for a more high-profile option, they have decided to stick with the 47-year-old for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
After five years without a Scudetto, lifting the Serie A title for the first time since 2019/20 will be Juventus' ultimate goal. However, the competition is as fierce as it gets, with reigning champions Napoli and last season's runners-up, Inter Milan, boasting better chances on paper.
Juventus' decision to continue with Tudor has raised a few eyebrows, given his limited track record at the highest level. Except for winning the Croatian Cup with Hajduk Split in 2013, Tudor has failed to secure major silverware in his managerial career. Nonetheless, after guiding Juventus to a top-four finish in his first season, he deserves the benefit of the doubt.
