“Not giving up” Di Gregorio discusses Juventus draw against Sporting | OneFootball

Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Club in their latest Champions League outing, extending their recent struggles in Europe. Despite coming off a morale-boosting win against Cremonese at the weekend, the Bianconeri were unable to build on that momentum against a well-organised Portuguese side who proved difficult to break down.

Juventus Struggle to Find Their Rhythm

Sporting entered the contest in good form, having won two of their opening three Champions League fixtures, and they showed no intention of being overwhelmed in Turin. The visitors took the lead and came close to doubling their advantage before Juventus managed to claw their way back into the game with an equaliser.

Although the draw ensured that Luciano Spalletti’s side avoided defeat, it did little to improve their position in the group. Juventus now face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages and will need a significant turnaround in their remaining fixtures if they are to keep their European ambitions alive.

The performance once again exposed Juve’s inconsistency, particularly in maintaining control against high-intensity opponents. Spalletti, still in the early stages of his tenure, will be aware that his side must sharpen both their attacking and defensive play to compete at the highest level.

Michele Di Gregorio (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Di Gregorio Urges Determination After Disappointing Result

Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio played an important role in preventing Juventus from suffering defeat, producing several key saves to keep the scoreline level. His efforts, however, were not enough to secure all three points or a clean sheet.

Following the match, Di Gregorio took to Instagram to share a message of determination and resilience with supporters, writing: “Not the result we wanted, but we’re not giving up. We keep working.”

His words reflect the mindset that Juventus must now adopt as they prepare for the decisive fixtures ahead. The Bianconeri’s qualification hopes remain alive, but only just, and improvement will be needed quickly if they are to progress further in Europe this season.

With Spalletti continuing to instil his methods and the players showing glimpses of promise, Juventus must now translate their effort and spirit into consistent results. The road ahead in the Champions League remains challenging, but the fight is far from over.