Mansion Sports – Luciano Spalletti began his tenure with Juventus in convincing fashion. In their Week 10 Serie A clash of the 2025/2026 season, the Bianconeri secured a 2-1 away victory over Cremonese at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.

An early goal from Filip Kostic in the second minute and a powerful strike by Andrea Cambiaso in the 68th minute were enough to deliver Spalletti’s first win in charge. 

Cremonese managed to pull one back through Jamie Vardy in the 83rd minute, but Juventus held firm until the final whistle.

The result marked a promising start for Juventus following a turbulent period. Within the span of a week, the club dismissed Igor Tudor, claimed a temporary victory under caretaker Massimo Brambilla, and now made a strong impression under the official debut of Luciano Spalletti.

Early Goal and Bold Tactical Experimentation

Luciano Spalletti officially took over as Juventus manager just two days before the match. Despite having only one training session with the squad, the experienced coach immediately introduced notable tactical adjustments. 

One of his boldest decisions was positioning Teun Koopmeiners as a central defender in a back-three formation.

The experiment paid off almost instantly. Juventus scored their first goal of the Spalletti era within just 85 seconds. 

The sequence began with Lois Openda attempting to thread a pass toward Dusan Vlahovic, but the ball deflected off Jari Vandeputte and fell to Filip Kostic, who was left unmarked. The Serbian winger calmly slotted the ball into the far corner, giving Juventus a rapid lead.

Throughout the first half, Juventus dominated possession and controlled the tempo of play. Dusan Vlahovic repeatedly tested Indonesia international goalkeeper Emil Audero, while Manuel Locatelli’s long-range strike rattled the post. 

Meanwhile, Cremonese relied on quick counterattacks and set pieces, but Juventus’ disciplined backline effectively neutralized every threat.

Cambiaso’s Strike and Vardy’s Response

Cremonese began the second half with greater intensity, attempting to press higher up the pitch and disrupt Juventus’ rhythm. However, it was the visitors who extended their advantage in the 68th minute.

The goal came from a lively move on the right flank, initiated by Francisco Conceição. The young Portuguese winger sent in a low cross that was deflected by Federico Baschirotto, only for the ball to fall perfectly for Andrea Cambiaso. 

With one swift motion, Cambiaso unleashed a powerful strike that hit the crossbar before bouncing over the line to make it 2-0.

Cremonese refused to back down and were rewarded in the 83rd minute when Jamie Vardy reduced the deficit. 

The English forward latched onto a long ball from Dennis Johnsen, evaded Federico Gatti, and drilled a low shot past Michele Di Gregorio to bring the score to 2-1.

Despite the late pressure from the hosts, Juventus maintained their composure and organization until the end of the match. The victory not only provided three valuable points but also showcased Spalletti’s immediate impact on the team.

In a remarkably short time, Spalletti successfully instilled a braver and more fluid approach to Juventus’ gameplay. 

The Bianconeri now appear to have rediscovered their identity under a coach unafraid to innovate while delivering tangible results on the pitch.

Match Statistics: Cremonese vs Juventus