Juventus Looks to Bounce Back from Champions League Disappointment with Serie A Win

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Juventus is looking to put their Champions League disappointment behind them as they face Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday. The team's manager, Thiago Motta, is hoping that a win against Cagliari can help his players move on from their exit from the Champions League. Juventus was knocked out of the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven in the knockout phase playoffs, losing the tie 4-3 on aggregate. Motta believes that getting back on the pitch and playing is the best way for his team to overcome their disappointment.

Juventus is currently fourth in the Serie A standings with 46 points from 25 matches, 10 points behind leader Napoli. The team has been working hard to improve their performance, and Motta has been praising the efforts of his players, particularly winger Timothy Weah, who has been adapting well to a more defensive role. Motta has also been impressed with the intensity and dedication of his team, and he is confident that they can secure a top-four spot in the league. The match against Cagliari is crucial for Juventus, and Motta is expecting a tough game, but he is optimistic about his team's chances of winning.

In their last meeting, Juventus defeated Cagliari 4-0 in a Coppa Italia tie in December, but their last two Serie A meetings have both resulted in draws. Motta is aware of the challenges that Cagliari poses, but he is confident that his team can come out on top. The team's recent performance has been improving, with four consecutive wins in Serie A, including a 1-0 victory over Cagliari, with Dusan Vlahovic scoring the decisive goal. Vlahovic's goal was his 50th goal involvement in 95 Serie A matches for Juventus, and Motta has been praising his professionalism and contribution to the team.

The match against Cagliari is part of a busy week for Juventus, and Motta is expecting his team to be smart and focused as they navigate this competitive league season. The team's schedule is as follows:

• Sunday: Juventus vs Cagliari
• Wednesday: Juventus vs Atalanta
• Saturday: Juventus vs Inter Milan

Motta believes that taking each match individually is crucial, and he is emphasizing the importance of focusing on each game as it comes. He is also aware that the league is very balanced, and even top teams have faced difficulties recently.

Juventus' player statistics are as follows:

• Dusan Vlahovic: 50 goal involvements in 95 Serie A matches
• Timothy Weah: 5 goals and 3 assists in 20 Serie A matches
• Thiago Motta: 4 wins in 5 matches as Juventus manager

The team's recent wins have helped them climb into Serie A's top four, and they are now eight points behind league leaders Inter. Motta is remaining optimistic about Juventus' prospects in Serie A, despite recent setbacks, and he believes that his team can secure a top-four spot with their current form and momentum.