Juventus’ current unbeaten run in Serie A continued on Monday with the Bianconeri taking another step towards sealing a return to the UEFA Champions League.
Weston McKennie scored his ninth goal of the season across all competitions in Juventus’ 2-0 home victory over Genoa. The result extended the Bianconeri’s unbeaten run to five matches in league play and six matches overall.
Gleison Bremer opened the scoring for Luciano Spalletti’s squad after four minutes, heading home Lloyd Kelly’s cross into the back of the net.
McKennie doubled the hosts lead in the 17th minute, adding his name to the scoresheet. Juventus started an upfield attack all the way from its own defensive half with McKennie eventually one-timing a pass from Francisco Conceicao into the bottom-left corner.
It marked McKennie’s first goal since February 28 and his 14th goal contribution of the campaign.
Juventus would hang on for a vital three points, moving one point back of fourth-place Como in the race for a UCL spot.
McKennie also won one duel, made four defensive clearances, and five recoveries in a solid 90-minute shift from his attacking midfield position. He was named Player of the Match, earning his latest honor for the club.
The Bianconeri have seven league matches remaining this season and will next travel to Atalanta on April 11.