LECCE, Italy (AP) — Juventus' damaging week continued with a 2-0 loss at home to Como that dents the Italian power's hopes of Champions League qualification.
The defeat comes days after the Bianconeri's 5-2 loss at Galatasaray in the first leg of the playoffs in this season's Champions League. Juventus welcomes the Turkish team for the second leg on Wednesday.
Mërgim Vojvoda scored early for Como with a shot that Michele Di Gregorio should have saved after getting his arm to ball. The chance came about after Juventus' Weston McKennie lost the ball in midfield.
There were whistles from frustrated Juve fans at the break, and it didn't get any better for their team after the restart.
Lucas da Cunha broke through to set up Maxence Caqueret for Como's second in the 61st.
It's Juventus' third straight defeat across all competitions and its fifth game in a row without a win.
Spalletti: "We're Lacking a Bit of Cohesion"
"We made too many mistakes today. There were a number of moments where we created the problems for ourselves, and the pressure kicked in and affected us. The qualities we've shown haven't disappeared, but now we can't recognize them," Juve coach Luciano Spalletti said.
"We're lacking a bit of cohesion, a bit of tenacity. We need to take the initiative."
Spalletti's team remained fifth, a point behind Roma before the capital club hosts Cremonese on Sunday. Como stayed sixth, a point behind Juve. Only the top four qualify for Europe's premier competition.
Late Result
In the late game, Cagliari drew 0-0 with mid-table rival Lazio. Cagliari defender Yerry Mina was sent off late with his second yellow card for a tactical foul just outside the penalty area.