Juventus rises with USMNT star Timothy Weah’s brilliance in key Serie A victory | OneFootball

Until finally, the Juventus team got back to winning ways in 2025, and the narrative couldn't be more symbolic. Playing at home against AC Milan, the Turin-based squad ended a four-game winless streak with a convincing 2-0 victory. Samuel Mbangula and USMNT forward Timothy Weah were on target to secure the three points for the Bianconeri.

Juventus bounces back and Weah's brilliance shines

But coming off a grueling start to the year with frustrating draws in Serie A and a disappointing defeat to Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana final, Juventus really needed a spark. That turning point of the game happened in the Allianz Stadium.

A lively performance was produced by USMNT key player Timothy Weah, sealing it with the second goal of the night. In the 64th minute, during a swift counterattack, Weah received a well-placed pass from Marcus Thuram, confidently took on Fikayo Tomori in a one-on-one, and finished with pinpoint accuracy past goalkeeper Mike Maignan. It was a goal that sealed the win and underlined his importance to a Juventus squad seeking to rebuild its identity.

Reflecting on the match, Weah said, "This was a well-deserved victory. I'm honored to have played against Milan; it was an incredible night. We have to keep moving forward like this. Thiago Motta asked me to make a difference today, and I believe I delivered on our coach's expectations."

A tense first half

Although the final score might indicate some form of ease, the game was indeed a closely contested battle in the opening moments with goalscoring chances on either side. Led by Sergio Conceição, Milan almost took the lead early in the third minute after a counterattack, with Rafael Leão requiring a clutch save from Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.

Juventus responded in kind, and Samuel Mbangula fired a warning shot that just flew wide of the target. The match continued with an incredible tempo as both sides kept on creating dangerous attacks. Juventus's defense, marshaled by Pierre Kalulu, had to work hard to neutralize Milan's potent attacking weapons.

But the tables completely turned in the second half of the game. In the 59th minute, Mbangula took advantage of a terrible deflection off Emerson Royal to give his side the lead. The Bianconeri, from then on, controlled the rhythm and the momentum of the game.

Timothy Weah's impact on Juventus and the USMNT

Timothy Weah has stamped his mark on American soccer as one of the brightest stars. He has continued to prove why he is considered one of the most exciting talents of his generation with a consistent run at Juventus and into the USMNT.

His display against Milan showed his growth as a player. Going up against one of Serie A's top defenders in Fikayo Tomori and calmly finishing against a world-class goalkeeper like Maignan, he showed that he is ready for soccer's grandest stages.

Tactically, Weah is priceless to Juventus. His pace and ability to exploit spaces on the wings provide important attacking options, especially in high-pressure situations.

The landscape of Serie A after the win

The win allowed Juventus to move up to fourth in Serie A with 37 points, one point clear of Lazio. Milan tumbled down the table to eighth on 31 points and missed an excellent opportunity to make the gap from themselves to the top four much closer.