When Allegri Meets the Past, Tudor Stands Tall: Milan at Juventus in a Trophy-Thirsty Derby
4 octobre 2025
Match context
On Sunday evening, all eyes turn to the Allianz Stadium in Turin as Juventus host Milan in the classic six-point clash that opens the sixth round of Serie A.
The game is about more than bragging rights: it's a milestone in the early title race and a test of form and nerve as the Scudetto race heats up.
Milan sit top of the table with 12 points from five games (four wins, one defeat), while Juventus sit on 11 after three wins and two draws; a win could redraw the early order and give the winner a big boost.
The match also carries a personal subtext: Massimiliano Allegri, one of Juventus' most storied coaches, returns to face his former club in a new context.
Allegri vs Tudor: history and chessboard
Allegri's career against Juventus as a rival is a chapter of its own: he has faced the Bianconeri 14 times against clubs he managed elsewhere, with a record of four wins, eight defeats and two draws, and a history that includes five straight Serie A titles and multiple domestic cups during his earlier Juventus spells.
In two separate Juventus stints, he steered the club in 271 games with 191 wins, 39 defeats and 41 draws, scoring 524 goals to 208 conceded in the first period, and 149 matches in the second spell with 80 wins, 34 draws and 35 losses, adding the Coppa Italia in 2023-24 to the cabinet.
Against Juventus as an opponent, Allegri's record is less flawless: in 14 meetings, he has four wins, two draws and eight losses against the club that defined his career. As for Tudor, the current Juve coach has shown favorable numbers against Allegri's teams, with three wins to Allegri's two in head-to-head matchups.
The tactical duel is sharpened by Tudor's recent success against Allegri's sides when he has led Verona and Lazio, while Allegri will rely on experience and leadership at the Allianz Stadium.
Current form and stakes
Juventus opened this season strongly, beating Parma 2-0, then edging Genoa 1-0, before a dramatic 4-3 win over Inter in the Derby d’Italia. The campaign also saw a 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, raising questions about Juve's defensive solidity.
Milan, by contrast, began with a 2-1 home defeat to Cremonese but quickly steadied: a 2-0 win at Lecce, a 1-0 victory over Bologna, a 3-0 triumph at Udinese and a 2-1 win over Napoli, marking them as one of the form teams of the early season. They progressed to the Coppa Italia Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Lecce and are preparing for a December date with Lazio after the Parma-Bologna winner.
The clash at the Allianz Stadium promises intensity: Juventus will attempt to reclaim the summit on home soil, while Milan seeks to cement their lead and send a message to rivals. Beyond the points, the war is a mental one, a long duel for the title.
With the experience of Allegri and the ambition of Tudor, this is a football spectacle not to miss.
Punchline 1: If this game ends 0-0, the only thing sharper than the defense will be the referee’s VAR jokes that never end.
Punchline 2: In the end, whichever way the ball bounces, you can be sure the post-match press conference will outlast the match—because legends love to talk about legends.
