Juventus 1-0 Napoli Live Score, Serie A: David Goal Gives Old Lady Edge At Half-Time

The first half ends with Juventus holding a narrow but deserved lead after Jonathan David’s clinical finish separated the sides. It’s been a fiercely competitive contest, with both teams showing tactical discipline and intensity across the pitch.

The game has opened up beautifully as we near the break. Both sides are committing numbers forward, transitions are lightning quick, and gaps are appearing all over the pitch. Every attack feels dangerous now, with the crowd buzzing at each surge toward goal. The tempo has lifted another notch, turning this into a proper end-to-end battle to finish the half.

Juventus are on the front foot and hunting a second. The ball is moving sharply through midfield, and the pressure is relentless. Another promising chance just flashed across goal, underlining their intent to kill this early. Napoli are being forced deeper and deeper, mostly defending now as they try to withstand the wave of attacks.

The breakthrough arrives. Jonathan David stays composed in the box and fires a neat left-footed finish into the bottom right corner after a smart assist from Locatelli. The move was slick, the finish clinical, and the Allianz Stadium is rocking now as the hosts take control.

So close for Juventus! Thuram unleashes a powerful effort that smashes off the post after a sharp move through midfield catches the defense napping. The stadium erupts in reaction, and that chance has lifted the home side’s belief, they’re starting to find more space and pushing forward with greater intent now.

It’s becoming a scrappy, hard-fought contest in midfield. Both teams are closing down space quickly, with defenders stepping in to stop attacks early. The physical side is creeping in, leading to a few fouls and breaking the rhythm. Possession is being recycled often as neither side wants to take big risks, and clear chances are still hard to come by.

Fast start to the match with both sides pressing high and moving the ball quickly. The tempo is sharp, tackles are flying in, and the crowd’s energy is lifting the intensity as chances begin to open up at both ends.

• Fixture: Juventus vs Napoli, Matchday 22

• Venue: Allianz Stadium

• Date: Sunday, January 25, 2025

• Time: 10:30 PM IST

• Live Streaming: DAZN

This is the start of our live blog for Napoli’s match against Juventus, which will impact the top of the table in Serie A before the end of Matchday 22. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups.