Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa scored as Juventus saw off 10-man Freiburg to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, winning 2-0 in Germany to claim a 3-0 aggregate triumph.
Having established a slender lead in the Turin first leg, Juventus saw a Vlahovic effort disallowed for offside in Thursday s rematch before Manuel Gulde was dismissed for blocking a shot with an outstretched arm.
Vlahovic stepped up to convert the subsequent 45th-minute penalty and ease any Juventus nerves, before Chiesa came off the bench to add gloss to the scoreline late on.
Juventus were ultimately comfortable as they booked a place in Friday s last-eight draw, keeping hopes alive of European silverware – and qualification for next season s Champions League.
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Freiburg penned back Juventus early on as they looked to level the tie, with Matthias Ginter forcing Wojciech Szczesny into a flying save with a downward header 22 minutes in.
The visitors thought they had the lead five minutes later as Vlahovic volleyed in after Gleison Bremer s header rattled the crossbar, but the Serbian s celebrations were cut short when a VAR review ruled him offside.
Juventus had better fortune with another VAR review as half-time approached. Federico Gatti s goal-bound shot struck the arm of Gulde as he attempted to block, earning the defender a second yellow card and allowing Vlahovic to score from the spot.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Freiburg continued to press after half-time, Michael Gregoritsch firing a free-kick wide before Szczesny turned Lucas Holer s volley away.
Chiesa saw a stoppage-time effort tipped onto the crossbar by Mark Flekken as Freiburg tired, and the substitute had his goal less than a minute later as he drilled a low effort in off the left post.
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What does it mean? Rescue mission on for Juve
Juventus season has hardly been one the club will cherish, with Massimiliano Allegri s men suffering a humiliating Champions League group-stage exit and seeing a 15-point deduction leave their hopes of a top-four Serie A finish in tatters.
While a first major continental title since 1996 s Champions League win would be welcomed in Turin, lifting the Europa League may be a requirement to salvage their season, with a spot in next term s Champions League the real prize in terms of financial gain.
Vlahovic ends drought
Vlahovic entered Thursday s game looking to end a six-game goal drought across all competitions, with the striker s recent displays attracting criticism in Italy.
The Serbian hit the post with a penalty in Sunday s thrilling 4-2 win over Sampdoria, but he enjoyed more luck from the spot in Germany as Flekken failed to keep his effort out despite getting a touch to the ball with his legs.
Visitors hold firm
Freiburg s task always appeared a difficult one after Angel Di Maria handed Juventus a first-leg lead last week, and the Italian giants have now progressed from 10 successive European ties when winning the first match.
Juventus most recent second-leg collapse came in the 2009-10 edition of the Europa League, when they were crushed 4-1 at Fulham after taking a 3-1 lead to Craven Cottage.
What s next?
Juventus travel to San Siro to face Derby d Italia rivals Inter in Serie A on Sunday, while Freiburg visit Mainz in the Bundesliga on the same day.
