The Juthungi then asked for peace but Aurelian rejected their demand for safe passage.

Aurelian wanted a decisive victory in order to restore his damaged reputation after the loss at Placentia as well as to recover the plunder the Juthungi were carrying.

[2] Aurelian attacked the Juthungi while they were entering the open plains near Ticinum (Pavia).

[2][3] For the victory, Aurelian assumed the title of honour Germanicus Maximus.

[2] His victories ended the Juthungi invasion, but the Roman citizenry were shocked by the great threat that Rome itself had faced after the loss near Placentia.