Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina: Cristiano Ronaldo claims first league title since moving to Italy as own goal from German Pezzella ensures eighth consecutive Serie A

  • Juventus ran out 2-1 winners against Fiorentina to win an eighth successive title
  • Massimiliano Allegri's  team needed just a single point at home to secure Serie A
  • Alex Sandro struck before an own goal from German Pezzella secured the win
  • It represents the first title Cristiano Ronaldo has won since joining Juventus 

Juventus put the disappointment of a Champions League exit behind them as Massimiliano Allegri's side beat Fiorentina 2-1 to secure an eighth consecutive Serie A title. 

Playing in front of an expectant home crowd, Allegri's players needed just a point to secure the title but went one better after Alex Sandro's strike was doubled thanks to an own goal by German Pezzella in the second half.

Having lost to minnows SPAL last time out, missing the chance to secure their latest league title, nerves kicked in early in Turin when Nikola Milenkovic scored the opening goal after six minutes.  

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his first Serie A championship since moving to Juventus last year

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his first Serie A championship since moving to Juventus last year

There was a celebratory huddle following the final whistle as the squad hailed a record title

There was a celebratory huddle following the final whistle as the squad hailed a record title

Foam was then dished out on various squad members as Ronaldo and Max Allegri were caught

Foam was then dished out on various squad members as Ronaldo and Max Allegri were caught

Allegri soon got wet as Miralem Pjanic (left) and Federico Bernadeschi gave him a soaking

Allegri soon got wet as Miralem Pjanic (left) and Federico Bernadeschi gave him a soaking

The title-winning Juventus squad posed for a photo in the dressing room after the victory

The title-winning Juventus squad posed for a photo in the dressing room after the victory

Celebrations continued behind closed doors as the Juventus players sprayed champagne
The club's Instagram account gave a glimpse into the dressing room celebrations

Title celebrations continued behind closed doors as the Juventus players sprayed champagne

By claiming the Scudetto, Ronaldo became the first player in history to win Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League. 


It is a record as the Old Lady's dominance sees them become the first side to go eight titles undefeated in Europe's top five leagues. 

The disappointment of their European exit to Ajax at this ground back on Tuesday evening was, for 90 minutes at least, quickly forgotten as players, staff and supporters celebrated a piece of history.  

Ronaldo has played a starring role for Juventus this season and indulged on some champagne

Ronaldo has played a starring role for Juventus this season and indulged on some champagne

Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez raised her arm in celebration at the full-time whistle

Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez raised her arm in celebration at the full-time whistle

Fullback Alex Sandro was on the score sheet to cancel out an opener from the visiting team

Fullback Alex Sandro was on the score sheet to cancel out an opener from the visiting team

Things got even better for Juventus when German Pezzella scored a second half own-goal

Things got even better for Juventus when German Pezzella scored a second half own-goal

There was a party atmosphere in Turin despite fans in the Curva Sud protesting pre-game

There was a party atmosphere in Turin despite fans in the Curva Sud protesting pre-game

CRISTIANO RONALDO CAREER TROPHY HAUL

Sporting Lisbon

Portuguese Super Cup: 2002

Manchester United

Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 

FA Cup: 2003–04 

Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09

FA Community Shield: 2007

UEFA Champions League: 2007–08 

FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

Real Madrid

La Liga: 2011–12, 2016–17 

Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14 

Spanish Super Cup: 2012, 2017 

UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2017

FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017

Juventus

Italian Super Cup: 2018

Serie A: 2019 

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Victory over Fiorentina represented Juventus' 28th win from 33 Serie A games this season which sees them with 87 points, 20 more than Napoli in second. 

Allegri was mobbed at the final whistle with Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado, replaced by Mattia de Sciglio with three minutes remaining, covering his manager in canned foam. 

Moments after the final whistle was blown, Juventus posted a video to their YouTube channel as a trailer for a full-length film that will re-run the record-breaking season. 

Social media soon became awash with reaction of the title win as club captain Giorgio Chiellini posted a collage photo of himself celebrating each of the eight titles in this record won, captioned #w8nderful. 

After the disappointment of their exit in the Champions League, a lot of the immediate focus was on the future of Ronaldo but he quickly dismissed suggestions he is looking for a move away after one season.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner told DAZN: 'My future? I will be at Juventus next year 1000 per cent, I'm very happy for the Scudetto & the Super Cup.  

'We have behaved well in the Champions League, next year it will be better.' 

There were title celebrations earlier in the day for Juventus as the women's team, including England's Eniola Aluko, wrapped up their domestic title with victory over Verona. 

Aluko got herself a goal as Juventus women ran out 3-0 winners on the day after earlier strikes from Petronella Ekroth and Cristiana Grielli ensured the whole club swept the board with titles. 

Giorgio Chiellini posted a photo of him winning all eight titles after the eighth was secured

Giorgio Chiellini posted a photo of him winning all eight titles after the eighth was secured

Paulo Dybala held up four fingers to match the number of Serie A titles he has won at Juventus

Paulo Dybala held up four fingers to match the number of Serie A titles he has won at Juventus

Banners were turned upside down as Juventus supporters protested against high ticket prices

Banners were turned upside down as Juventus supporters protested against high ticket prices

Things quickly got worse inside the Allianz Stadium as Nikola Milenkovic opened the scoring

Things quickly got worse inside the Allianz Stadium as Nikola Milenkovic opened the scoring

The hosts looked to Ronaldo, who started on 19 league goals, to provide some imagination

The hosts looked to Ronaldo, who started on 19 league goals, to provide some imagination

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