Roma Stuns Juventus 1-0 In Serie A Clash With Late Winner
Roma Stuns Juventus 1-0 In Serie A Clash With Late Winner...
Roma pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Juventus in a heated Serie A match Sunday, with Paulo Dybala scoring the decisive goal against his former club in the 89th minute. The result shakes up Italy's top-flight league standings, with Juventus now trailing league leaders Inter Milan by six points.
The match, played at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, drew significant attention from U.S. soccer fans due to the growing popularity of Serie A on American streaming platforms. ESPN's coverage of the game saw strong viewership numbers, particularly among states with large Italian-American populations like New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Dybala's emotional celebration after scoring against his former team went viral on social media, with the clip gaining over 2 million views on X (formerly Twitter) by Monday morning. The Argentine striker spent seven seasons with Juventus before joining Roma in 2022.
The victory moves Roma into fifth place in Serie A, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive. For Juventus, the loss marks their second straight league defeat after previously going unbeaten for 18 matches.
American fans particularly tuned in to watch U.S. men's national team midfielder Weston McKennie, who played the full 90 minutes for Juventus. The Texas native's performance drew mixed reactions from analysts, with some praising his work rate while others noted his limited impact in the final third.
The match trended on Google in the U.S. due to several factors: the growing stateside interest in Italian soccer, McKennie's involvement, and Dybala's dramatic storyline against his former club. Serie A viewership in America has increased 38% this season compared to last, according to ESPN data.
Roma's next match comes against Fiorentina on March 8, while Juventus will look to rebound against Atalanta on March 10. Both games will be available to U.S. viewers on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network.
