Juventus vs Cremonese – Match Summary
Juventus produced a five-star performance to demolish Cremonese 5–0 at the Allianz Stadium, keeping their Serie A title charge firmly on track. The Bianconeri were ruthless in the first half, racing to a 3–0 lead inside 35 minutes thanks to goals from Bremer, Jonathan David, and Kenan Yildiz. Cremonese’s evening turned from bad to worse when their manager, Davide Nicola, was sent off for dissent in the 27th minute. A second-half own goal and a bullet header from Weston McKennie capped off a perfect night for Thiago Motta’s side, who dominated every metric.
Juventus vs Cremonese – Final Score
Juventus 5–0 Cremonese
(HT: 3–0)
Goals:
- 12’ — Bremer (JUV)
- 15’ — Jonathan David (JUV)
- 35’ — Kenan Yildiz (JUV)
- 48’ — Filippo Terracciano (CRE) (Own Goal)
- 64’ — Weston McKennie (JUV)
Juventus vs Cremonese – Timeline & Events
- 12’ — ⚽ GOAL! The floodgates open early. Fabio Miretti whips in a corner, and Bremer rises highest to power a header past Emil Audero. (1–0)
- 15’ — ⚽ GOAL! Two in three minutes! Khéphren Thuram threads a brilliant pass to Jonathan David, who fires a precise finish into the bottom corner. (2–0)
- 27’ — 🟥 RED CARD: Chaos on the touchline! Cremonese manager Davide Nicola is sent off for aggressive dissent after a penalty claim for his side was waved away.
- 33’ — 📺 VAR Penalty: Federico Baschirotto handles the ball in the box. Penalty to Juventus.
- 35’ — ❌ MISS & GOAL! Kenan Yildiz sees his penalty saved by Audero, but he reacts quickest to slam the rebound home. (3–0)
- 48’ — ⚽ OWN GOAL! A disastrous start to the second half for Cremonese. Filippo Terracciano deflects a cross into his own net while trying to block a shot. (4–0)
- 64’ — ⚽ GOAL! The rout is complete. Pierre Kalulu delivers a pinpoint cross for Weston McKennie, who dives to head the ball home. (5–0)
First Half Analysis
Juventus started with ferocious intensity, pressing Cremonese high and forcing errors. The partnership of Khéphren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli controlled the midfield, allowing the forwards to run riot. Bremer’s early opener settled any nerves, and Jonathan David’s clinical strike moments later killed the game as a contest. Cremonese completely lost their discipline, symbolized by their manager’s red card, and barely laid a glove on the hosts (0 shots on target in the first half).
Second Half Analysis
With the game won, Juventus took their foot off the gas but remained dangerous. The own goal immediately after the restart ended any faint hopes of a Cremonese comeback. Thiago Motta used the opportunity to rotate his squad, bringing on Teun Koopmeiners and Vasilije Adzic. Cremonese managed a few spells of possession but looked devoid of confidence. Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio remained largely a spectator, earning one of the easiest clean sheets of his career.
- xG Reality Check: Juventus 3.38 | Cremonese 0.91
- Analysis: The scoreline perfectly reflects the data. Juventus generated massive chances (3.38 xG) and converted efficiently. Cremonese’s 0.91 xG came mostly from low-probability efforts when the game was already lost.
Key Match Factors
- Set-Piece Dominance: Bremer’s opener from a corner set the tone. Juve looked dangerous on every dead ball.
- Midfield Control: Thuram and Locatelli won the midfield battle, denying Cremonese any transition opportunities.
- Discipline Implosion: The red card for Davide Nicola destabilized Cremonese early, leaving them leaderless on the sideline.
- Squad Depth: Even with heavy rotation in the second half, Juve’s substitutes (McKennie, Koopmeiners) maintained the high level.
Player of the Match
🏆 Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
Electric from start to finish. He scored (on the rebound), was constantly looking for the ball, and tormented the Cremonese defense with his dribbling. (Rating: 8.0)
Juventus vs Cremonese – Player Ratings
| Juventus | Rating | Cremonese | Rating |
| Di Gregorio | 7.0 | Audero | 5.0 |
| Kalulu | 8.0 | Terracciano | 4.0 |
| Bremer | 8.5 | Baschirotto | 4.5 |
| Kelly | 7.5 | Bianchetti | 5.0 |
| McKennie | 8.0 | Zerbin | 5.5 |
| Locatelli | 7.5 | Grassi | 5.0 |
| Thuram | 8.0 | Bondo | 5.0 |
| Cambiaso | 7.5 | Johnsen | 4.5 |
| Miretti | 7.5 | Pezzella | 4.5 |
| Yildiz (MOTM) | 8.0 | Vardy | 5.0 |
| David | 8.0 | Bonazzoli | 5.0 |
Juventus vs Cremonese – Match Stats
| Stat | Juventus | Cremonese |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.38 | 0.91 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 2 |
| Big Chances | 6 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Passes (Accuracy) | 528 (90%) | 339 (83%) |
| Fouls | 16 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 2 | 6 |
Top 5 Performers
- Kenan Yildiz (JUV): A constant menace, scoring and creating havoc.
- Bremer (JUV): Rock solid at the back and opened the scoring with a bullet header.
- Jonathan David (JUV): ruthless finishing and great movement off the ball.
- Pierre Kalulu (JUV): Excellent defensively and provided a great assist for McKennie.
- Khéphren Thuram (JUV): Dominated the midfield engine room and assisted David’s goal.
Underperformers / Weak Links
- Filippo Terracciano (CRE): Scored an own goal and struggled against Juve’s wingers all night.
- Davide Nicola (Manager – CRE): Let his team down by getting sent off for losing his cool in the first half.
Substitutions Impact
- Weston McKennie (JUV): Started on the right and scored a great header. (Rating: 8.0)
- Vasilije Adzic (JUV): Came on for Locatelli (71′) and looked composed in midfield. (Rating: 6.9)
- Juan Cabal (JUV): Replaced Cambiaso (62′) and kept things tidy at the back. (Rating: 7.1)
Tactical Breakdown
- Juventus (4-2-3-1):
- Verticality: Unlike previous seasons, Juve moved the ball quickly vertically. Miretti and Yildiz operated in the half-spaces effectively.
- Right-Side Overload: Used McKennie and Kalulu to overload Cremonese’s left flank, leading to the 5th goal.
- Cremonese (3-5-2):
- Defensive Collapse: The back three of Bianchetti, Baschirotto, and Terracciano failed to track runners.
- Isolation: Vardy and Bonazzoli were completely isolated upfront with no service from midfield.
What This Result Means
- Juventus: Cement their place in the top 4 and keep pressure on the league leaders. Goal difference gets a massive boost (+5).
- Cremonese: Remain in deep trouble near the relegation zone. The heavy defeat damages their morale ahead of crucial fixtures.
Juventus vs Cremonese – FAQs
Q: Who won the Juventus vs Cremonese match?
A: Juventus won 5–0.
Q: Who scored the goals?
A: Bremer, Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie, and an own goal by Terracciano.
Q: Why was the Cremonese coach sent off?
A: Davide Nicola was shown a red card in the 27th minute for aggressive dissent towards the referee.
Q: Did Kenan Yildiz score a penalty?
A: No, his penalty was saved, but he scored the rebound.
Call to Action — SportsphereArena Community
Is this the best Juventus performance of the season so far? And can Jonathan David challenge for the Capocannoniere?
Let us know in the comments below!
Read more:-
13/1/2026 Match Reports
Liverpool vs Barnsley – Match Report
PSG vs Paris FC – Match Report
Juventus vs Cremonese – Match Report
Sevilla vs Celta Vigo – Match Report
Official website
