Juventus 2-1 Lokomotiv Moscow: 3 Reasons why the Bianconeri clinched a comeback win | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

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Two goals in two minutes from Paulo Dybala stole the show in Turin
Two goals in two minutes from Paulo Dybala stole the show in Turin

#3 Substitutions and switch in attacking tactics

Higuain's introduction saw him create more space between midfield and defence for the midfielders to run into
Higuain's introduction saw him create more space between midfield and defence for the midfielders to run into

For most of the game, the Bianconeri attacked from the right flank. The makeshift right-back Juan Cuadrado proved to be an effective outlet on the right and often skipped past his opponent on the flank to deliver crosses in. When he wasn't able to do that, he floated in balls from deep to try and find runs at the far post.

For most of the game, Juventus followed this pattern of attack, but once Maurizio Sarri made changes following half-time introducing both Gonzalo Higuain and Adrien Rabiot to the fray, the focus shifted for the home team. Their attacks started to have a more central or left-sided focus.

For a defence that had faced something entirely right-heavy for so much of the game, the shift was disorienting and Juve's planned change worked just as they had hoped it would and Dybala was there to take advantage, putting them top of the group (by goal difference) with this narrow win.

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