Juventus 3-1 AC Milan: 5 Talking Points
Juventus capitalised on Napoli's slip-up to pull four points clear at the top of the Serie A table after comprehensively seeing off Milan 3-1 at the Allianz Stadium.
Paulo Dybala put the hosts ahead inside 10 minutes but the Rossoneri restored parity through skipper Leonardo Bonucci. However, some frustrating finishing kept the visitors from driving ahead despite creating numerous chances, and they were eventually made to pay as Sami Khedira and super-sub Juan Cuadrado bagged a goal apiece late on to put the tie to bed.
Here's what we learned from the game:
#5 Paulo Dybala is the key against Real Madrid
The Argentine wizard has time and again left fans wonderstruck with his precocious talent; something that was once again at full pelt here and ultimately inspired Juventus to a crucial victory.
Dybala, reinvigorated after two weeks of repose, took just eight minutes to stamp his authority on the game with a well-struck effort from outside the box. The goal -- his 17th of the season -- literally set the tone for the match as the 24-year old dazzled with his creative brilliance; unlocking the Milan defence with his quick and clever movements whilst also laying off for Khedira for his 10th assist in this Serie A.
On a night where Higuain was uncharacteristically quiet, Dybala stepped up to the plate and played a talismanic role to help his side out. With an important clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League coming up, Juventus need him to be at his best again; for he holds the key to overcome the two-time European champions.