Turin side’s 28th win in 33 league games this season left them with 87 points­TURIN: Juventus overcame their European blues when they fought back to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home on Saturday and claim the Serie A title for a remarkable eighth season in a row. Juve’s 28th win in 33 league games this season left them with 87 points, 20 more than second-placed Napoli who have six games to play. We didn’t do so well in the Champions League but there is always next year.”However, it still had the air of the consolation prize after their failure to progress in the Champions League which they had high hopes of winning following the signing of Ronaldo in July. Juventus have won Europe’s premier club competition twice, compared to seven times for AC Milan and Inter Milan’s three. Juve look to bury Champions League misery with another Serie A crownJuventus had another escape before halftime as Chiesa rattled the underside of the crossbar with a rasping drive.

Source: The Express Tribune April 20, 2019 19:41 UTC