Rome: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri hailed his side’s winning mentality as they sealed a seventh straight Serie A title after a goalless draw against 10-man Roma at the Stadio Olimpico here Sunday.
The Turin giants had needed just a point to officially seal their 34th Scudetto title and become the first team to complete the league and Cup double for four consecutive seasons. Allegri’s side also won the Italian Cup in the Stadio Olimpico, Wednesday with a 4-0 win over AC Milan.
Roma played the final twenty minutes a man down after Radja Nainggolan was sent off for a second yellow card after a foul on Argentina striker Paulo Dybala.
With one game left to play Juventus cannot be caught by second-placed Napoli who are four points behind after winning 2-0 at Sampdoria.
“It’s not easy to keep the right mentality just a few days after winning the Italian Cup final,” said Allegri after the game. “I think the greatest strength was keeping calm in all situations. You reach the final objective with one small step at a time,” said Allegri.
“We work hard, but when it’s time to celebrate after four extraordinary years, it’s right that everyone celebrates,” he added.
Juventus had early chances with Edin Dzeko firing over, a Lorenzo Pellegrini right footer flying wide and Aleksandar Kolarov’s free-kick hitting the side netting. However, as the game progressed, both sides slowed the pace and were content to keep the skirmishes limited to the midfield.
