Serie A leaders Juventus scored twice in the last five minutes to win 3-2 at Inter who had earlier come from behind to lead despite playing with ten men in an extraordinary Serie A match at San Siro last night.
Juve’s win took them four points clear of rivals Napoli, who visit Fiorentina today, and ensured they will finish the weekend top of the table with three matches to play.
Douglas Costa put Juventus ahead after 13 minutes and Inter were in more trouble when midfielder Matias Vecino was dismissed five minutes later, a decision made with the help of the video assistant referee (VAR).
Against all the odds, Inter turned the game around as Mauro Icardi equalised shortly after half-time and veteran Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli turned Ivan Perisic’s low cross into his own net.
Juve were facing a dramatic defeat until they levelled with three minutes left from a Juan Cuadrado shot that deflected off defender Milan Skriniar. Gonzalo Higuain headed the winner in the 89thminute.
Roma warmed up for their Champions League return against Liverpool by thumping Chievo
4-1 in Serie A on Saturday despite playing the last half hour with ten men and after surviving a missed penalty.
Edin Dzeko scored twice as Roma, who will attempt to overturn a three-goal first leg deficit in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg against the Premier League side, ensured they will finish the weekend in third place.
Patrik Schick turned in Radja Nainggolan’s pass and Dzeko volleyed in from Aleksandar Kolarov’s cross as Roma took a
2-0 halftime lead against the Flying Donkeys.
Chievo were awarded a penalty in the 56thminute whenRoma defender Juan Jesus hauled back Roberto Inglese in the penalty area. Jesus was sent off but Inglese saw his spot kick saved by Alisson.
Stephan El Shaarawy added Roma’s third with a solo goal and Dzeko completed the rout when he curled home an equally impressive effort from outside the area.
Inglese headed a consolation for Chievo who are only one place and two points clear of the relegation zone.