Juventus vs. Atalanta live stream: Watch Serie A online

League champions Juventus host Atalanta on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Allianz Stadium in Turin. Here’s what you need to know before tuning in.

Juventus may be in second place, just a point behind Napoli, but this is a team that seemingly can’t lose. While Napoli have won nine straight games, Juve have also won nine straight and are unbeaten in their last 12. That could all change Sunday against Atalanta.

It was last October in Bergamo where Juventus squandered a 2-0 halftime lead against Atalanta to draw. The result was a low point for Juve, but the team persevered and has maintained pace with Napoli at the top positions of the table ever since that draw.

Nearly five months later, the Juventus juggernaut hasn’t stopped, but neither have Napoli, making this the most-interesting and tightest title race in Europe’s top five leagues. Even a small misstep for either team could mean losing out on the Scudetto.

Juve are coming off another win. Their derby domination continued when they defeated Torino 1-0 as Massimiliano Allegri’s mix of strong defending and midfield ball possession allowed them to win the match. It was a goal by Brazilian star Alex Sandro after 33 minutes that decided the outcome. The match, however, was marred by violence, another black eye for the Italian game.

Injured against Torino was Juve’s star striker Gonzalo Higuain 15 minutes into the game following a collision with goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. He was replaced by Federico Bernardeschi. The ex-Fiorentina striker, not fully fit himself after recovering from the flu, played a solid 75 minutes. As for Higuain, he remains injured after spraining ligaments in his left knee, the club said on its website.

While Higuain may be forced to sit out against Atalanta, playmaker Paulo Dybala, who made his return last week following a hamstring injury, could play from the very start against Atalanta. His team-leading 14 goals in Serie A this season remain a big reason why Juventus are where they are.

Another plus for the team is the form recently displayed by defender Alex Sandro, who has finally emerged as a player they can rely on anywhere on the field, specifically on the left flank in midfield and attack, following recent injuries to so many players. Without the injured Mario Mandzukic (flu) and Juan Cuadrado (sports hernia), Allegri played a 4-3-3 and it worked against Torino as Alex Sandro scored the game-winning goal.

“I’m delighted,” Alex Sandro said after the game. “I’ll play wherever I’m needed: in defense, midfield … and even up top! The goal belongs to the whole team. The side deserves credit. I’m happy … When the right ball comes along, you have to score.”

Atalanta, meanwhile, have emerged as a team that’s tough to defeat. Currently in eighth place, the team is fighting for a Europa League spot after finishing a surprise fourth place last season. Atalanta played Fiorentina to a 1-1 draw last weekend and will be looking for their 11th win of the season when they travel to Turin. They enter the Juventus game after having hosted Borussia Dortmund on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 match.

Atalanta also played Juventus in the Coppa Italia semifinals, losing the first leg 1-0. The return leg is scheduled for Feb. 28 in Turin. Despite all of Juve’s success, the team has suffered some defensive lapses throughout the past few months. The 2-2 draw against Atalanta was one example. Another was the recent 2-2 draw in the Champions League round of 16 match at home against Tottenham. In that game, the Old Lady also squandered a two-goal lead to end up with a draw.

If any team can exploit Juve’s sudden backline weaknesses, it is Atalanta. The team has averaged 54 percent of possession in Serie A this season, and has enjoyed very strong Europa League campaign when facing stronger opposition.

The midfield duo of Jospi Illic and Bryan Cristante have scored 11 and 10 goals, respectively, in all competitions this season. Look out for them to put loads of pressure on Juve’s defense and give goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who will likely start after veteran Gianluigi Buffon’s poor game versus Tottenham, lots to worry about as the game wears on.

Next: All live stream info in one place

The Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta will be broadcast live on beIN Sports. Live streaming is also available on beIN Sports Connect, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.

Date: Sunday, Feb. 25
Start time: 11:55 a.m. ET
Location: Turin, Italy
Stadium: Allianz Stadium
TV Info: beIN Sports
Live Stream: beIN Sports Connect, Fubo.TV

Will Juventus pull off another win or can Atalanta, the surprise side of last season, pull off the upset?

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