McKennie's April drought ends as Juventus chase seventh place

Weston McKennie’s goal ended a 13‑match drought as Juventus beat Lecce 2‑0 on Sunday, moving the club to seventh with 14 points in Serie A. Douglas Luiz added a second, while late subs Kialonda and Gaspar featured News Services recap.

Goals and impact

Weston McKennie opened the scoring for Juventus in the 29th minute, redirecting a free‑kick over the Lecce defence into the net. It was his first Serie A goal of the season and his first in any competition for Juventus since April, ending a 13‑match drought. The United States midfielder celebrated the breakthrough.

Douglas Luiz doubled Juventus’ advantage four minutes later, finding the net in the 41st minute. His strike came just before the break, sealing a two‑goal cushion. The goal reinforced Luciano Spalletti’s side’s push for points after recent setbacks.

The 2‑0 win moved Juventus up to seventh place on 14 points in Serie A, as shown in the team stats. Lecce remain on nine points, sitting at the bottom of the table. Both clubs’ PTS totals were reflected in the league standings released after the game.

Juventus end slump as McKennie and Douglas Luiz fire early

Context and aftermath

Juventus entered the match after a lacklustre draw with Lazio last weekend and a 2‑2 Europa League stalemate against Stade Rennais on Thursday. The midweek draw at the Allianz Stadium in Turin had drawn boos from the home crowd. Spalletti’s side needed the victory to steady their season.

The United States midfielder was omitted from the US squad for the September/October international window, where Mauricio Pochettino introduced several new faces after the World Cup loss to Belgium. McKennie’s absence from the national team highlighted his focus on club duties this week.

News Services recap listed the full team and player stats, noting that Kialonda and Gaspar each entered the game in the 90+4th minute. The report, circulated by email, confirmed the substitutions and the final tally. Juventus, often referred to as Juve, secured the three points they needed.

The encounter formed the eighth round of Serie A, pitting Juventus against Lecce in a crucial game for both sides. The game offered Lecce a chance to climb from the bottom, but they remained on nine points after the defeat.