An exceptional performance from David de Gea and a late strike by Riccardo Sottil in the 87th minute helped Fiorentina secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Juventus in Serie A's matchday 18. This result extends Juventus' streak of draws, with 11 stalemates in 18 matches, raising concerns for manager Thiago Motta.

Thuram Shines, but It's Not Enough

Juventus displayed flashes of brilliance thanks to Khephren Thuram, who bagged a brace.

• The French midfielder, signed for €21 million from Nice, opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a surging run from midfield and an unstoppable right-footed shot past De Gea.
• Fiorentina responded swiftly in the 39th minute when Moise Kean headed home a precise cross from Adli. Kean, a former Juventus player, apologized to the fans after his goal.

Thuram struck again early in the second half, controlling a pass from Teun Koopmeiners, weaving past two defenders, and finishing with a composed strike in the 52nd minute to restore Juventus' lead.

Fiorentina refused to back down, and their persistence paid off late in the game. A chaotic sequence in the Juventus penalty area ended with Riccardo Sottil slotting home the equalizer in the 87th minute, leaving goalkeeper Di Gregorio helpless.

In the dying moments, De Gea pulled off a stunning save to deny Juventus a potential winner, cementing his role as the key figure in Fiorentina's hard-fought point.

Concerns Grow for Juventus

Despite Thuram’s brilliance and moments of dominance, Juventus continues to struggle with consistency in both defense and midfield creativity. Their inability to close out games has seen them slip to sixth place, nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina, sitting in fifth place, remains in contention for European qualification with a game in hand, which could strengthen their position in the standings.