The third round of the 2025/26 Serie A season ushered in another focus match. Juventus, who played away, defeated Genoa 1-0 after Vlahovic scored.

Five minutes into the game, Juventus tried to attack. Joao Mario took the ball to the top of the penalty area and shot hard, but the ball hit his teammate Keflavik Thuram's head.

In the 15th minute, Genoa organized an attack. Nicola Stanciu received the ball, but his shot went wide of the post. In the 20th minute, Genoa midfielder Elertsson was brought down by João Mario as he was about to receive the ball, and the referee showed João Mario a yellow card for this. In the 26th minute, Elertsson dribbled into the penalty area, dribbled past the defense, and shot, but the ball was blocked by Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio.

In the 39th minute, Kefran Thuram took the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by the opponent. In the 41st minute, Juventus continued to attack. Yildiz broke through the defense and passed the ball to Gatti in the penalty area, but the shot was blocked by Genoa goalkeeper Nicola Lealli.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Elertsson received the ball and broke into the penalty area, but his shot was cleared. In the 59th minute, Juventus created an attacking opportunity. Lloyd Kelly received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the shot went wide.

In the 73rd minute, Kostic took a corner kick, and Vlahovic seized the opportunity to head the ball into the goal, helping Juventus break the deadlock 1-0. In the 84th minute, Vlahovic received a pass from his teammate in the penalty area and shot, but was blocked by the opponent. Kostic then stepped forward to take a shot at the top of the penalty area, but the ball was kicked directly over.

In the second half stoppage time, Genoa counterattacked, Ekuban shot after receiving the ball, but was blocked by Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio. Then, Genoa took a corner kick, and Masini's header hit the post.

In the end, Juventus beat Genoa 1-0 away.