The UEFA Europa League match between Nantes and Juventus on 23 February 2023, held at Stade de la Beaujoire, was a comprehensive showcase of Juventus' superior tactics and execution. Juventus triumphed 3-0, thanks primarily to an impressive hat-trick by Angel Di Maria, who capitalized on the numerous opportunities his team created. Di Maria’s first goal came early in the match, only 4 minutes and 36 seconds in, assisted by Nicolo Fagioli, which set the tone for the rest of the game.

Juventus dominated the offensive game with a total of 12 shots on target compared to Nantes’ 3. This disparity highlights the away team's offensive efficiency and ability to penetrate Nantes' defenses consistently. The home team, despite having 4 corner kicks, failed to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals. Juventus, on the other hand, had 6 corner kicks and managed to keep up the pressure throughout the match, signaling their strategic superiority in both creating and utilising set-piece situations.

A pivotal moment came with Di Maria’s second goal at 19:13 through a penalty, exacerbating Nantes' defensive woes. The penalty not only doubled the lead but also psychologically impacted Nantes, who struggled to recover their composure. The lack of effective teamwork and defensive coordination among Nantes’ players was evident as they failed to contain Juventus’ attacking plays which led to Di Maria's final goal at 78:35, with an assist from Dusan Vlahovic.

Defensively, the red card received by Nantes considerably weakened their game plan. The dismissal led to structural disarray, forcing them to play a man down against an already dominant Juventus squad. Conversely, Juventus maintained discipline, reflected in having only one yellow card and no red cards, which allowed them to keep their full squad on the pitch and sustain their attack-focused strategy.

Fouls committed were nearly even with Nantes registering 13 and Juventus 11, but it's notable that the defensive errors by Nantes were more costly. The strategic fouls by Juventus did not disrupt their positional integrity, whereas Nantes' fouls often resulted in missed defensive assignments and scoring opportunities for Juventus.

Lastly, the substitutions made by Juventus ensured they could sustain energy levels and maintain tactical superiority, further evidencing their exemplary execution of game management. Juventus’ cohesive teamwork, disciplined defence, and clinical finishing were the core factors contributing to this decisive victory.

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