Juventus Suffer Heavy 3-0 Defeat to Fiorentina as Pressure Mounts on Manager Thiago Motta

Juventus endured a 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina in their Serie A match on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence. This loss intensifies the scrutiny on manager Thiago Motta, marking the team's second consecutive heavy defeat. 

The match commenced unfavorably for Juventus, with Fiorentina establishing a two-goal lead within the first 18 minutes. In the 15th minute, Robin Gosens scored the opening goal, followed by Rolando Mandragora's strike three minutes later. The situation worsened for Juventus in the 53rd minute when Albert Gudmundsson netted Fiorentina's third goal. 

This defeat has significant implications for Juventus' position in the league standings. They have fallen to fifth place with 52 points, trailing fourth-placed Bologna, who have 53 points. Fiorentina's victory propels them to eighth place, now holding 48 points. 

Juventus' recent form has been concerning, having been eliminated from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia. The team's struggles have led to increased pressure on manager Thiago Motta, as they now face a challenging battle to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season.