Juventus and Sassuolo Share the Spoils in Serie A Clash as Kenan Yıldız Makes History

Turin, Italy – Juventus and Sassuolo played to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A match on March 21, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium. The match saw Turkish international Kenan Yıldız score for Juventus, reaching a milestone in his Serie A career.

Yıldız Breaks New Ground

Kenan Yıldız opened the scoring for Juventus in the 14th minute, giving the home side the lead. This goal marked his 10th Serie A goal of the season, a personal best for the young forward. More significantly, Yıldız became the first foreign player in Juventus history to reach double-digit goals in a Serie A season before turning 21 Ensonhaber. He is the seventh player overall to achieve this feat for the club, with Roberto Bettega being the last to do so in the 1970-1971 season Ensonhaber.

Sassuolo Responds, Locatelli Misses Penalty

Sassuolo responded in the 52nd minute with a goal from Andrea Pinamonti, leveling the score at 1-1 Football Italia. Late in the match, Juventus were awarded a penalty in the 87th minute, but Manuel Locatelli’s attempt was saved, denying Juventus a late winner Football Italia and Ensonhaber.

Impact on Serie A Standings

The draw moved Juventus to 54 points in the league, placing them in 5th position Ensonhaber. Sassuolo, meanwhile, increased their point total to 39 Ensonhaber.

Sassuolo Hampered by Whooping Cough Outbreak

Sassuolo entered the match with a significantly depleted squad due to a whooping cough outbreak within the team. Several key players were ruled out, including Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Woyo Coulibaly, and Stefano Turati Football Italia. Additional injuries to Fali Candé, Alieu Fadera, Daniel Boloca, and Edoardo Pieragnolo further compounded their difficulties.

Return of Vlahovic and Milik

Juventus welcomed back Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik to the squad, both having recovered from injuries. The pair entered the match as substitutes in the 79th minute, marking Vlahovic’s first appearance since November and Milik’s first since May 2024 Ensonhaber.