Juventus Win 15th Coppa Italia Title After Defeating Atalanta in Final

Juventus secured their 15th Coppa Italia title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atalanta in the 2024 final held at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. The only goal of the match was scored by Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović, whose clinical finish proved to be the decisive moment in a tense encounter.

The match started with both teams showing determination, with Atalanta pressing aggressively and Juventus focusing on maintaining defensive solidity. Atalanta, known for their attacking style under Gian Piero Gasperini, looked dangerous in the opening minutes, with Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman testing Juventus’ goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny.

However, Juventus gradually gained control of possession and began to dictate the tempo. Their breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Andrea Cambiaso delivered a pinpoint through ball to Dušan Vlahović, who outpaced the Atalanta defense and fired a powerful strike past goalkeeper Juan Musso, giving Juventus the lead.

After conceding, Atalanta increased their attacking intensity, creating several promising opportunities. In the 40th minute, Davide Zappacosta delivered a dangerous cross into the box, but Gianluca Scamacca’s header was brilliantly saved by Szczęsny, ensuring Juventus went into halftime with a narrow advantage.

In the second half, Atalanta pushed forward relentlessly, but Juventus’ defense, led by Bremer and Danilo, stood firm. Gasperini introduced fresh attacking options, including Charles De Ketelaere, in an attempt to break through Juventus’ solid defensive structure. Despite their efforts, Atalanta struggled to find an equalizer as Juventus continued to absorb pressure and hit on the counterattack.

Juventus had a golden opportunity to double their lead in the 75th minute when Federico Chiesa broke through on goal, but his shot was denied by Musso’s reflex save. Atalanta’s last real chance came in the dying minutes when Koopmeiners unleashed a long-range effort, only for it to be parried away by Szczęsny.

As the final whistle blew, Juventus players erupted in celebration, securing their first Coppa Italia title since 2021. Manager Massimiliano Allegri praised his squad’s performance, stating, “It was a tough battle, but the team showed great character. Winning this trophy is an important achievement for the club, and we dedicate it to our fans.”

Atalanta, despite the loss, earned plaudits for their resilience throughout the tournament. Gasperini acknowledged his team’s efforts, saying, “We fought hard but came up short. Juventus were clinical, and we congratulate them on their victory. Now, we turn our focus to the league and European competitions.”

With this triumph, Juventus extends their record as the most successful club in Coppa Italia history. The victory also provides them with a morale boost as they continue their campaign in Serie A and European competitions, with hopes of adding more silverware to their collection.