Juventus 4-0 SPAL: Player ratings as Bianconeri book Coppa Italia semi final with Inter

Juve didn't need Cristiano Ronaldo against SPAL
Juve didn't need Cristiano Ronaldo against SPAL / Chris Ricco/Getty Images
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Juventus secured a Coppa Italia semi final tie with Inter courtesy of a simple victory over Serie B outfit SPAL on Wednesday evening, Alvaro Morata, Gianluca Frabotta, Dejan Kulusevski and Federico Chiesa scoring the decisive goals.

Morata, leading the line in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, opened the scoring after Adrien Rabiot was brought down in the box, with the referee overturning his initial decision to book the Frenchman for diving.

La Vecchia Signora extended their lead when Frabotta lashed in from the edge of the work following excellent work from the brilliant Kulusevski. The Swede got the goal his exceptional performance warranted late in the second half when he rolled in his side's third from Chiesa's pass.

Cheisa wrapped things up with the fourth, taking the ball somewhat evilly off Juve teenager Marco Da Graca to waltz beyond SPAL goalkeeper Etrit Berisha and tap in.

The win sets up a two-legged semi final with Inter, who booked their spot in the final four with a dramatic victory over city rivals Milan on Tuesday.

Let's get into some Juve player ratings.

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

Gianluigi Buffon (GK) - 6/10 - Rarely called into action. Could play for another 20 years if all his games are like this.

Radu Dragusin (RB) - 6/10 - Another youngster given his opportunity by Andrea Pirlo this season and was solid enough when called upon without being particularly eye-catching. His top knot is exactly that, mind.

Matthijs de Ligt (CB) - 6/10 - Didn't have much to do on his return to the starting XI. SPAL had little up front to trouble the big Dutchman.

Merih Demiral (CB) - 5/10 - A slight tumble allowed Sergio Floccari in on goal, though the mistake led to nothing. Some reckless challenges and was taken off before he could get himself sent off.

Gianluca Frabotta (LB) - 7/10 - Leathered in his first ever senior goal from Kulusevski's cutback, courtesy of a slight deflection.

2. Midfielders

Federico Bernardeschi (RM) - 5/10 - Was having a pretty awful game before he picked up an injury and had to be substituted.

Nicolo Fagioli (CM) - 7/10 - The 19-year-old made his senior debut for Juve on Wednesday night. Displayed some nice touches and movement in central areas.

Adrien Rabiot (CM) - 6/10 - Earned the penalty which was dispatched by Morata. Needed a good performance, what with the likes of Weston McKennie putting in blinders this season, and was safe enough.

Aaron Ramsey (LM) - 5/10 -
Volleyed into the side-netting after Morata had got his effort horribly wrong. Got into some decent positions but failed to make them pay.

3. Forwards

Morata celebrating his goal
Morata celebrating his goal / Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images

Alvaro Morata (ST) - 7/10 - Stung Etrit Berisha's gloves before converting from the spot for the opener.

Dejan Kulusevski (ST) - 9/10 - Looked like he'd squandered the opportunity prior to Juve's second goal but his ball across goal was smacked in by Frabotta. Was his side's most vibrant attacking threat, with his dribbling causing SPAL plenty of issues, and marked a brilliant performance with his side's third.

4. Substitutes

Alessandro Di Pardo - 6/10 - Replaced Bernardeschi to make his senior debut. The 21-year-old played well enough without offering much.

Federico Chiesa - 6/10 - Robbed SPAL's Nenad Tomovic to set up Kulusevski for the third but then got booked.

Alex Sandro - 5/10

Marco Da Graca - 6/10

Weston McKennie - 5/10

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