"Juventus's Serie A title hopes were dealt a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by relegation-battling Lecce on Saturday, with the hosts coming from behind but failing to win after Jonathan David had a Panenka-style penalty saved. Juventus remain fifth on 33 points, five off the leaders, Milan, who have played a game less. Lecce are 16th on 17 points, five points above the relegation zone."
"Lecce faced wave after wave of Juventus attacks and the visitors conceded a penalty for Mohamed Kaba's handball in blocking David's shot. David scored on his Juventus debut on the opening day of the season but has failed to add to his tally in the league. It's disappointing he isn't confident enough at the moment to show all his quality, but he can be a top finisher in the box, the Juventus manager, Luciano Spalletti, told Dazn before kick-off."
Juventus were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lecce and remain fifth on 33 points, five behind leaders Milan who have a game in hand. Juventus dominated the first half but went in behind at the break after Lameck Banda pounced on a wayward pass. Juventus equalised four minutes after the restart when Yildiz's shot deflected to Weston McKennie. A penalty was awarded for Mohamed Kaba's handball, but Jonathan David's tame Panenka down the middle was saved by Falcone. Falcone also denied a late winner, Yildiz hit the post, and fans booed. Villarreal won 3-1 at Elche to rise to third in La Liga, and Barcelona prepare to visit Espanyol amid a shirt ban and increased security at the RCDE.
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