Cuadrado has been a constant threat since coming off the bench and he nearly grabs his second after racing onto a through ball. He turns inside onto his weaker left foot but can only find the side netting with his effort.
90'
It should be five as Dybala glides into the box and flicks the ball towards goal but Gomis somehow gets across to concede a corner. SPAL eventually clear the danger and force their opponents back into their own half.
88'
Juve score again as Higuain latches onto a through ball but referee Pasqua goes back to the VAR system and he rules that the former Real Madrid man was offisde. The scoreline stays at 4-1 to Juventus.
86'
SPAL struggling to get back on the ball and score a second goal but that's mainly down to Juve's ability to keep it under pressure. They're certainly sending a message to title rivals Napoli and Inter.
81'
A mistake at the back from Juventus right-back Stephan Lichstenier allows SPAL to come forward but he is covered by Andrea Barzagli who blocks a powerful shot.
78'
L. Mora enters the game and replaces L. Rizzo.
SPAl boss Semplici makes another change as Luca Rizzo is replaced by Luca Mora.
75'
C. Marchisio enters the game and replaces S. Khedira.
Cuadrado bursts free down the right and a tap-in for Higuain looks a sure thing but the referee says the former Chelsea man was offside.
Khedira gets a round of applause as he makes way for fellow midfielder Claudio Marchisio.
73'
Juventus now in total control as SPAL now show their disappointment within their body language. A slow first-half from the reigning champions but Allegri's men have dug deep and brought on the big boys to get the job done.
71'
F. Bonazzoli enters the game and replaces A. Paloschi.
Substitution Alberto Paloschi Federico Bonazzoli
70'
J. Cuadrado has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by Douglas Costa.
Douglas Costa picks up his second assist of the night after a wonderful cross to the far post.
GOAL 4-1 to Juve and that is game over. Winger Cuadrado is the latest man to score as he stays onside and heads home at the far post, with SPAL keeper Gomis disappointed with his save from close range.
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G. Higuaín has scored a goal for Juventus!
GOAL Juventus 3-1 SPAL - Gonzalo Higuain does the business again from inside the box as he latches onto a loose pass and smashes the ball home.
64'
F. Costa enters the game and replaces M. Oikonomou.
Marios Oikonomou has had a quiet night and is now replaced by Filippo Costa.
60'
Juve's fans stand on their feet as their team works the ball into the box but Alex Sandro slips at the vital moment and SPAL clear.
59'
M. Pjanić enters the game and replaces R. Bentancur.
Rodrigo Bentancur now makes way for Miralem Pjanić as Allegri looks to give Juve a boost in midfield.
56'
J. Cuadrado enters the game and replaces F. Bernardeschi.
Bernardeschi has enjoyed himself tonight but he is now brought off for Juan Cuadrado.
SPAL's players surround the referee after Paloschi heads the ball home but Fabrizio Pasqua waves away the appeals after claiming the SPAL man was offside after consulting VAR.
53'
Drama at the Allianz Stadium as SPAL have a goal disallowed.
52'
Early warning sign as SPAL win a corner after Paloschi's shot is blocked on the edge of the box.
47'
Early break in play as Federico Viviani brings down Sami Khedira but the former Real Madrid man should be fine to continue.
46'
The second-half is underway as Juve get the game going once again.
42'
SPAL are starting to find a little more freedom but they are still spending the majority of the game in their own half.
37'
D. Rugani gets yellow.
Daniele Rugani is shown the first yellow card after a strong challenge.
36'
Juventus have tightened up a little since conceding but the home crowd continue to chant as they expect more goals. Allegri will no doubt give them a stern warning after an easy first 30 minutes of action.
34'
A. Paloschi has scored a goal for SPAL! Assist by F. Mattiello.
Federico Mattiello grabs an assist after his low cross finds Paloschi.
GOAL SPAL and that's come from nowhere but Alberto Paloschi wheels away in delight. The visitors won a corner and Paloschi stayed onside to tap in at the far post.
31'
The home side go close to making it three-nil after a cross from the left wing finds Bernardeschi in the box but the midfielder can only head wide of the target.
26'
Juve are missing some key players tonight but they are still proving they have too much for SPAL and they could easily grab another before half-time.
22'
P. Dybala has scored a goal for Juventus!
WHAT A GOAL - Juventus 2-0 SPAL and Paulo Dybala is the man of the moment. The former Palermo man calls rank on the free-kick and curls into the top corner leaving SPAL goalkeeper Alfred Gomis stranded in goal.
20'
Juve free-kick on the edge of the box, could be a worry for SPAL.
16'
That's just what Juventus needed to now settle down and kick on at home, but SPAL have yet to get out of their own half. This could be a very long night for them.
14'
F. Bernardeschi has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by Douglas Costa.
GOAAALLLL JUVENTUS - They lead 1-0 after a stunning drive from midfielder Federico Bernardeschi. A fine team move sees Bernardeschi pick the ball up and he volleys the ball into the top corner.
Douglas Costa picks up the assist after his wonderful cushioned pass finds Bernardeschi.
9'
Still early days but SPAL have at least 10 men behind the ball at all times and that is not expected to change anytime soon.
5'
Juventus continue to plod forward but SPAL are currently doing enough to clear the danger on the edge of their own box.
3'
As expected SPAL have started nervously and Juventus have enjoyed the majority of the early possession.
1'
The match is underway as SPAL kick the game off.
Hello and welcome along to tonight's live text commentary of Juventus vs SPAL from Serie A.
Tonight's encounter pitches a team in form against one who are struggling to hold their own in Serie A after just two months of the campaign. Juventus are third after a strong run of late, while SPAL sit 19th after a torrid few weeks.
Massimiliano Allegri's men have won three of their last five matches in all competitions and they will be full of confidence after beating Udinese 6-2 at the weekend. On the other hand, SPAL have not won since August and have lost four of their last five league games.
SPAL will have their work cut out at the Allianz Stadium and they head into the tie on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo.
Tonight's TEAM NEWS coming up...
Juventus Starting XI (4-5-1): Szczesny, Lichsteiner, Barzagli, Rugani, Alex Sandro, Bentacur, Khedira, Bernardeschi, Dybala, Costa, Higuain.
Allegri has made five changes from the team that beat Udinese with Szczesny, Barzagli, Bentacur, Bernardeschi and Costa replacing Buffon, Chiellini, Pjanic, Cuadrado and Mandzukic.
SPAL coach Leonardo Semplici has made seven alterations to the team that lost to Sassuolo as Oikonomou, Salamon, Schiavon, Rizzo, Mattiello and Paloschi replace Vaisanen, Vicari, Schiattarella, Mora, Costa and Antenucci.
HALF-TIME - Juventus 2-1 SPAL.
The referee brings the first-half to a close and it has been an entertaining first-half of football with plenty of goalmouth action. Juventus deserved to take the lead and both goals were a joy to watch for the home fans. However, some sloppy marking cost them dear and SPAL have a chance to pull off a shock result in Serie A.
Allegri will be urging his team to increase the tempo in the second half and they should have enough for SPAL but they were buoyed by that late goal and will be doing all they can to draw level. Keep up to date with the second half in just a few minutes!
FULL-TIME - Juventus 4-1 SPAL.
That is all for tonight's coverage folks, thanks for joining us. Goodnight!
Allegri's men record an emphatic victory to put the pressure on the teams around them but the scoreline looks harsh on SPAL after their first-half fightback. However, the class told in the end and the home side could have had more goals on another night. The home crowd go home happy after another win in Serie A, while SPAL remain in the bottom three.
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