Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A as they overcame a spirited Sampdoria side 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium.
The visitors thought they had stolen a point in Turin with a last minute Riccardo Saponara strike, only to see the goal rule out in a game dominated by VAR decisions.
Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion from the outset proved telling, as he fired home from the edge of the area inside the opening two minutes to give Juve a dream start. The hosts continued to dominate possession in the opening exchanges and fashioned an opening as Paulo Dybala exchanged passes with Giorgio Chiellini before curling just wide of Emil Audero's far post.