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Parma have been preparing for their encounter against Juventus on Thursday since the morning of the new year.

Against a Juve side unbeaten in 18 competitive matches, the Ducale club performed admirably and didn't just beat them, but beat them black and blue, winning 4-1 in Turin to turn Juve's morale upside down.

The victory lifted Pasquale Marino's side to 11th in the Serie A standings with 22 points from 18 matches, a healthy seven points above the relegation zone.

It was Parma's second win on the road in the league this season and one that could turned their season around.

Parma have an encouraging home form too as they have lost one of the nine matches but Marino warns, "We must stay focused.