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Spalletti hits back at critics as Juve end AZ streak

Luciano Spalletti was in a defiant mood after leading Juventus to a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. The Bianconeri boss took the opportunity to address his detractors following a result that ended the Dutch side's lengthy unbeaten home run in continental competition.

AZ Alkmaar v Juventus - UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD4

Juve, Spalletti: “Another five minutes and we wouldn’t have won it. Have you seen NEC? They have seven points”

The Juventus manager speaks after the away win at AZ

Juventus, Gatti: “I need to play regularly”

The defender is among the key figures in the win away at AZ.

Juventus player ratings: Koopmeiners and Kolo Muani sink AZ

Juventus maintained their impressive Europa League form with a disciplined 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion. Early goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Randal Kolo Muani secured the points despite a late scare.

With video: Juventus escape with a hard-fought European win in the Netherlands

The Dutch team were close to equalising

AZ-Juventus player ratings: Kolo Muani a goalscoring winger, Gatti dominates, Kelly and Cabal poor

The ratings for the Europa League matchday four fixture

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	CF Os Belenenses	8	6	2	0	18	6	12	20	W D D W W
2	Atletico	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W D W L W
3	Mafra	8	3	3	2	16	11	5	12	W D D L W
4	Caldas	8	3	2	3	10	12	-2	11	W D L W W
5	Oliveirense	8	2	4	2	10	11	-1	10	L D D W L

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