JUVENTUS v AC MILAN: MATCH PREVIEW
Serie A
Juventus v AC Milan comes early in the season, as has often been the case in recent years. The 2026/27 Serie A campaign serves up this classic on Matchday 3, with both sides boasting perfect records after two games. Two wins apiece and a shared desire to keep building after the disappointment of how last season ended. After a full week of work, Amorim's Rossoneri are ready to go in search of another three points in Turin. Here is our preview of tonight's 20.45 kick-off.
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Two wins from two, four goals scored and just one conceded: AC Milan travel to the Allianz Stadium with a perfect record after their victories over Torino and Venezia, with the trip to Turin offering a first major test of the progress made under the new coaching set-up. The Rossoneri have already shown a clear identity, intensity and plenty of attacking variety, but now face a direct rival in the battle at the top end of the table.
One of the key questions ahead of the game concerns the make-up of the attacking midfield, an area in which Amorim has plenty of options at his disposal. Adrien Rabiot is pushing for a start against his former club, while Cisse, Saelemaekers, Pulisic and the new arrivals all add to the competition for places behind Gonçalo Ramos. From a tactical perspective, AC Milan have pressed higher and built play with greater collective involvement in their opening matches, helping them create chances and establish territorial control. That approach will now face a stern test against the Bianconeri's quality on the break.
This is what Amorim had to say in his pre-match press conference: "It will be a good test to see whether we've improved since last week, especially because we're facing a great team and a great coach away from home. I'm excited and I think my team are ready. Moreira has now had two weeks of training and is better prepared than he was last week. He's an option, as is Rabiot, in two different positions. We'll see what our starting XI looks like."
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Juventus also head into the game on maximum points. The Bianconeri began their league campaign with wins over Frosinone and Parma, keeping clean sheets in both and continuing the defensive solidity they have shown in recent months. The visit of AC Milan brings their first direct clash with a rival at the top end of the table this season and a chance to build further momentum in front of the Allianz Stadium crowd.
Much of the selection focus is on the attacking department. Kolo Muani remains the main reference point up front, with Conceição, Nico González and Boga providing creativity around him, while Woltemade offers the Bianconeri another option in the final third. From a tactical standpoint, Juventus may look to capitalize on the spaces left by AC Milan's high press, using quick vertical passes and attacking at pace in transition. All the ingredients are there for a high-intensity contest between two unbeaten sides eager to keep pace at the top of the table.
Spalletti said ahead of the game: "AC Milan are a strong side with a clear identity and a coach who knows exactly what he wants. They play with purpose, look forward quickly and are very dangerous in transition. It should be an excellent game, and we want to play our part in making it one. We'll try to match your desire to win it."
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WHERE TO WATCH JUVENTUS v AC MILAN
In Italy, it will be broadcast live on DAZN. To watch it from another country, you can check the AC Milan on TV webpage and select the "Abroad" tab. Don't miss the coverage on acmilan.com, the AC Milan Official App, as well as the Club's social media channels and WhatsApp.
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Maurizio Mariani, from the Rome section, has been appointed to referee the match, which will be his 186th Serie A fixture. Both teams boast positive records under Mariani in the topflight: Juventus have won 16, drawn four and lost three of the 23 matches he has officiated, while AC Milan have 13 wins, five draws and six defeats from 24. Mariani has also refereed three recent Serie A meetings between Juventus and AC Milan: the Rossoneri's 1-0 win in Turin in May 2023, Juventus' 1-0 victory in October 2023 and the 0-0 draw in April 2024.Bindoni and Alassio will serve as the assistant referees, with Marcenaro as fourth official. Fabbri will oversee VAR, assisted by Camplone as AVAR.
Serie A Matchday 3 kicked off on Friday with Genoa 1-4 Como. Saturday featured Fiorentina 1-2 Torino, Inter 3-2 Napoli and Roma 2-1 Atalanta. Sunday's program begins with Frosinone v Venezia and Parma v Monza at 15.00, followed by Bologna v Sassuolo at 18.00 and the standout fixture, Juventus v AC Milan, at 20.45. The round concludes on Monday with Cagliari v Lecce and Udinese v Lazio.
Here are the standings: Roma* and Inter* 9; Como* 7; AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta* and Lazio 6; Udinese 4; Frosinone, Napoli*, Sassuolo, Cagliari, Lecce and Torino* 3; Bologna, Genoa*, Parma, Monza, Venezia and Fiorentina* 0. *played one more game
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