Udinese 2-1 Juventus: 5 Talking Points from the game as Bianconeri's Scudetto wait goes on after shock defeat | Serie A 2019/20

#3 Aaron Ramsey fails to impress

Ramsey was ineffective agianst Udinese

Since moving to Turin on a free transfer last summer, Aaron Ramsey has flattered to deceive. The Welshman’s rumoured £400k-a-week wage has been deemed a waste and his performance today only strengthened that notion. Deployed in a midfield three for his final third movement and linkup play, Ramsey displayed neither of those traits today.

In a fairly anonymous display, the 29-year-old misplaced 3 passes, was dispossessed 3 times and attempted only 1 shot on goal. Sarri quickly hooked the ineffective midfielder off 15 minutes into the second half.

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#2 Udinese’s fighting spirit

Udinese were made to work hard by Juventus and saw very little of the ball

Despite starting the night in 16th place only 4 points above the relegation zone, Udinese took the game to the Champions from the first minute. They diligently defended in a low-block but looked to press Juve’s midfielders any time they came near their final third. This forced Sarri’s men to continually circulate the ball wide to then cross aimlessly. Whenever Le Zebrettes won possession back, they countered quickly looking to overload Juve’s exposed centre-backs.

Their quick transitions caught Sarri’s men off-guard, leading to two well-taken goals. With only 39% possession, Udinese managed to attempt 11 shots on goal, completed 13 dribbles, 22 tackles, 19 clearances, 12 interceptions, won 3 corners and scored 2 all-important goals. Luca Gotti’s men have now moved up one place in the league, all but securing their stay in Serie A.

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#1 An off day for Cristiano Ronaldo

The in-form striker had a rare off day for Juventus

Often the man for big moments, the greatest player of all time just had one of those games today. Drifting in from the left to central areas, Ronaldo did his best to find spaces in Udinese’s compact defence. His relentless movement and willingness to receive the ball in tight spaces made him a constant threat in the final third, however, to no avail.

In a frustrating performance, the 35-year-old was dispossessed twice, won 1 aerial, made 30 passes, created 1 chance and attempted 7 shots on goal. Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait for at least one more week before he can claim his second Scudetto.