Juventus hosted Sampdoria in the round of 16 of the Italian Cup. The Bianconeri took control of operations shortly before the half-hour mark, thanks to their twirling Colombian Juan Cuadrado (25th). Alvaro Morata was denied a goal in stride after intervention by the VAR (27th).
Shortly after returning from the locker room, Daniele Rugani widened the gap, well served by Arthur (52nd). Andrea Conti then reduced the gap for the Genoese after the hour mark (63rd). Paulo Dybala almost immediately restored a two-goal lead to the Turinese (67th). Morata drove the nail a little deeper from the penalty spot (77th). Qualification validated with the way for Massimiliano Allegri and his band (4-1). Note the first appearance of young Frenchman Marley Aké, former OM, with the first team in the last quarter of an hour.
