Juventus 2-1 Torino: 5 Talking points as the Bianconeri secure a come-from-behind derby win | Serie A 2020-21

#3 Juventus' perseverance pays off in the second half

Juventus vs Torino FC - Serie A

Juventus had the lion's share of possession in the game, and it mattered in the eventual scheme of things, as the Bianconeri conjured a late winner.

After an insipid first half, where Juventus fell behind early, the defending champions improved after the break. The Bianconeri dominated possession, earning as many as 13 corners.

The pressure finally told on Torino, who conceded twice in the final quarter of the game, to drop all three points.

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#2 Juan Cuadrado delivers a Man-of-the-Match performance

Juventus vs Torino FC - Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo's absence was acutely felt by Juventus in their draw against Benevento last week, but against Torino, it was not the 35-year-old who was the most influential player in the Black and White jersey.

It was right-back Juan Cuadrado who had one long-range goal denied by VAR before he set up both Bianconeri goals with inviting crosses.

59' | ❌ | VAR rules out @Cuadrado's goal due to an offside.#JuveToro [0-1] #ForzaJuve https://t.co/bvyRrgb2sD

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 5, 2020

The former Chelsea winger has been extensively used as a full-back in the last two seasons at Juventus. However, against Torino, Cuadrado proved that he still possesses the instincts of a winger and could work in a more advanced role if some of the big names misfire.

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#1 Andrea Pirlo sets a new Serie A record despite an average start to his managerial career

Juventus vs Torino

Andrea Pirlo has been criticised for Juventus' indifferent Seria A performances, as the Bianconeri drew five of their opening nine games. The Bianconeri dropped points against sides like Benevento, Verona and Crotone,

However, in the derby against Torino, Andrea Pirlo's men stepped up to preserve Juventus' unbeaten start to the league season.

1 - Andrea #Pirlo today has become the first manager in his debut season in the italian top flight to remain unbeaten in the first 10 Serie A games since 1994/95 (3 points for a win era). Start.#JuveToro

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) December 5, 2020

In the process, Andrea Pirlo extended his unbeaten league start to ten games, becoming the first debutant manager in the Italian top flight to do so in 26 years.

The former player has looked shorn of ideas at times, tinkering with his lineup on too many occasions. However, the draw against Torino should help the beleaguered Andrea Pirlo sink his teeth into the Juventus top job and make an impact at the stuttering defending champions.