Juventus hands Como Serie A baptism of fire
Juventus gave its fans a tantalising glimpse into what life under Thiago Motta will look like, firing three goals past Cesc Fabrgas's Como, hitting the post and having a fourth disallowed, in a dominant display of free-flowing attacking football.
Juventus beat newly promoted Como 3-0 in their Serie A opener at the Allianz Stadium as new manager Thiago Motta enjoyed a dream competitive debut with the club.
Forward Samuel Mbangula put Juve in front in the 23rd minute with a fine solo effort, driving infield before firing the ball into the bottom corner.
The Bianconeri then extended their lead in first-half stoppage time through winger Timothy Weah, who lashed home from a Kenan Yildiz cutback as the ball bounced in off the inside of the bar.
Youngster Andrea Cambiaso then added a third from distance just before full-time after Dusan Vlahovic had gone close on several occasions.
Juve, which finished third behind champion Inter and Milan last season to secure its return to the Champions League, next travels to Verona on 26 August.
