Serie A: Andrea Pirlo record win in first match as Juventus ease past Sampdoria 3-0

Juventus Manager Andrea Pirlo encourages his men during their top flight encounter at the Allianz Stadium against Sampdoria. The Old Lady emerged victorious by 3-0. Photo: JuventusFC

Andrea Pirlo got his coaching career off to a winning start as Juventus beat Sampdoria 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday.

Dejan Kulusevski scored early on his debut and second half goals from Leonardo Bonucci and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the result on a day which saw fans return to Serie A stadiums.

It was a positive day for debutants as Weston McKennie - the first American to play for Juventus - had a hand in Bonucci's goal and also sparked a move which led to Ronaldo hitting the crossbar.

FT | ⏱ | A BRILLIANT START TO THE SEASON!!! ⚽️⚽️⚽️#JuveSamp #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/7THNExrPiP
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) September 20, 2020

Juventus are bidding for a record-extending 10th straight Serie A title but have an unproven coach in Pirlo.

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The former midfield great was handed his first coaching job last month when he was put in charge of Juventus' under-23 team, who play in Serie C. But he had not led a game before he was promoted to replace the fired Maurizio Sarri.

Off to a great start 👌

Now, let's keep it going! 💪#JuveSamp #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/CcbCPVAEXm
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) September 20, 2020