New Juventus coach Thiago Motta kicked off his era in style 🎩, leading the Turin giants to a dazzling 3-0 victory over newly promoted Como in their Serie A opener. With sold-out stands at the Allianz Stadium buzzing, young stars Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah stole the show 🌟, scoring their first Serie A goals for the club!
A Night of Debuts and Dreams
20-year-old Mbangula wrote himself into history books 📚, becoming Juventus' youngest Belgian scorer with a slick solo goal in the 23rd minute. USMNT winger Weah then doubled the lead just before halftime, rifling home a Kenan Yildiz cross. Substitute Andrea Cambiaso sealed the deal 🎯 with a late long-range stunner.
Como's Tough Return to Top Tier
Despite a spirited effort from ex-Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas' squad ⚔️, Como struggled to break Juve's defense in their first Serie A match since 2002. The visitors now face an uphill battle to stay in Italy's top flight.
Elsewhere, Atalanta crushed Lecce 4-0 ⚡, but all eyes remain on Motta's revamped Juventus. After guiding Bologna to Champions League glory last season, fans are dreaming big: Could this be Juve's year to reclaim the Scudetto? 🏆
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