Just two weeks ago, the race for Serie A's top four looked like a tense battle. Now, Juventus finds itself in the driver's seat, with a golden opportunity to solidify a Champions League spot this Sunday against Bologna.

The momentum has shifted dramatically. After Juventus secured two crucial post-international break wins, fourth-place Como stumbled, leaving the door wide open. This weekend, that door was kicked even further ajar by an unlikely source: Sassuolo's victory over Como on Friday.

This sets the stage for a massive clash at the Allianz Stadium. Fresh off a gritty 1-0 win in Bergamo, Juventus faces the middle fixture of its toughest remaining stretch. Bologna arrives in Turin reeling, having just been emphatically eliminated from the Europa League by Aston Villa.

A victory for the Bianconeri would extend their lead over Como to five points with just five matches remaining, putting a vital cushion between them and their rivals. With AC Milan's form faltering, a win could even bring third place into view, depending on other results.

It's a stunning turnaround from the pessimism that followed the international break. The equation for Juventus has simplified: capitalize on this momentum, handle business at home, and take a giant stride toward a return to Europe's elite competition.