The final month of the 2025-26 Serie A season is here, and for Juventus, every minute counts. With just four matches—over 360 minutes of football—remaining, the Bianconeri have 12 crucial points up for grabs in their quest for Champions League qualification. After navigating a grueling three-game stretch unbeaten, collecting seven out of nine possible points, the path ahead looks considerably smoother. May's schedule is filled with bottom-half opponents, and for Juventus, the formula is simple: take care of business, and a top-four finish is theirs.
First up this weekend? A trip to Turin for Hellas Verona, currently sitting in 19th place. Following Lecce's win over Pisa on Friday, the gap between 19th and safety has widened to 13 points with only 12 left to play for. That means Verona are mathematically relegated to Serie B. The question now is: what kind of fight will they bring to the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening? For a team with nothing left to lose—or perhaps, nothing left to play for—their state of mind is a wildcard. Some players might be auditioning for top-flight clubs next season, while others could simply be going through the motions.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti knows better than to underestimate a wounded opponent. But the numbers don't lie: Hellas Verona have been dreadful all season. They've won just once since February, a run that underscores why they're heading back to Serie B. For a Juventus side that can't afford any slip-ups, this is the kind of fixture where champions show their mettle. A win here, and the Champions League dream stays firmly on track.
