Guido Vaciago, director of the newspaper Tuttosport, dedicated his editorial today to the Europa League match between Juventus and Celta Vigo, scheduled for this evening in Balaídos. The article opens with an analysis of the 1-1 draw against Cagliari, a result which represented an "annoying but unfortunate" stumble for Juve and which, according to Vaciago, contributed to strengthening the negativity surrounding the entire club. The journalist describes the situation as a "vaguely self-defeating process", typical of an environment that tries to solve complex problems with simple and immediate solutions, capable of calling into question even the most recent decisions.
In the context of the season, Vaciago highlights that Juventus have already shown that they are capable of achieving spectacular results, such as the 5‑0 victory on the first matchday of the championship. However, the draw against Cagliari highlighted the fragility of a company which, in just a few years, had to deal with three managers and four coaches. The author highlights how every negative result is immediately interpreted as a sign of crisis, creating a vicious circle of doubts and uncertainties.
As for this evening's match, Vaciago states that it is not an immediate "redemption" of the weekend's result, but a "second chapter" of a competition that has already shown potential. The Europa League, according to the journalist, should become the team's main objective, as it represents an attainable trophy, offers direct access to the Champions League and, in case of victory, would give added value to the season, consolidating the experience and awareness of a squad that urgently needs it.
The article concludes with an invitation to Juventus to consider the Europa League as their absolute priority, highlighting that winning this trophy would not only guarantee a place in the Champions League, but would also strengthen the club's reputation and the players' confidence. With the match against Celta Vigo scheduled, Juve will face a crucial challenge that could define the course of their European season.