Juventus Youth held off a determined Lecce U20 side to win 3-2 in the Italian Campionato Primavera 1 on 24 October 2026, a result that underlined the Bianconeri’s attacking quality while exposing some late-game nerves. Juventus built a two-goal cushion before Lecce’s spirited second-half response turned the closing stages into a tense contest.

Match overview

Juventus began brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Lorenzo Grosso curled a left-footed shot into the far corner after cutting in from the right. Lecce responded well and equalized in the 27th minute through Matteo Greco, who reacted first to a loose ball inside the penalty area. The visitors’ parity lasted until first-half stoppage time, when Andrea Pagnucco restored Juventus’s advantage with a header from a corner.

Juventus extended their lead in the 58th minute. Filippo Rizzo intercepted a misplaced pass and drove forward before finishing low past the Lecce goalkeeper. Lecce refused to surrender, though, and pulled one back in the 79th minute when Gabriele Romano converted a penalty after a foul in the box. The final ten minutes brought pressure and set pieces, but Juventus defended their box well enough to hold on.

Key moments

• 12’ – Juventus 1-0: Lorenzo Grosso opens the scoring with a fine curling effort from the right channel.
• 27’ – Lecce 1-1: Matteo Greco equalizes after Juventus fail to clear their lines.
• 45+1’ – Juventus 2-1: Andrea Pagnucco heads home from a corner on the stroke of half-time.
• 58’ – Juventus 3-1: Filippo Rizzo punishes a Lecce turnover with a composed low finish.
• 79’ – Lecce 3-2: Gabriele Romano converts a penalty to set up a nervy finale.

Tactical story

Juventus used width effectively, stretching Lecce’s back four and creating space between the lines. Grosso’s movement from the right was particularly difficult to handle, while Pagnucco’s aerial threat made Juventus dangerous from set pieces. Lecce, for their part, pressed with energy and found joy when they won the ball in Juventus’s half, but they were often exposed when their full-backs pushed forward.

The game’s key tactical battle came in midfield. Juventus’s ability to win second balls allowed them to sustain attacks, while Lecce’s counter-pressing created chances of their own. In the end, Juventus’s extra quality in the final third proved decisive, even if their game management late on left room for improvement.

Standout players and table impact

Grosso was Juventus’s standout attacker, combining his goal with constant movement and intelligent link-up play. Pagnucco’s first-half header was crucial, and Rizzo’s energy in midfield gave Juventus control during their best spell. Lecce deserved credit for their resilience, with Greco and Romano both taking their chances well.

The three points strengthen Juventus Youth’s position in the Campionato Primavera 1 standings and keep them in the conversation among the division’s leading sides. Lecce leave with no points but with evidence that they can compete against strong opposition. For Juventus, the challenge now is to turn dominant spells into more comfortable scorelines.