Italy can celebrate a significant footballing achievement as five of its teams clinch spots in the prestigious UEFA Champions League for the 2024-25 season. Roma emerged victorious with a 3-1 aggregate score over Stefano Pioli’s Milan. Meanwhile, Atalanta demonstrated their dominance by…
Atalanta’s stunning 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield could have significant implications for Serie A. Beyond causing a major upset by routing one of the favourites to win the tournament, the result could potentially secure Italy an additional spot in the UEFA…
Simone Inzaghi reflected on Inter’s elimination from the Champions League: “The defeat hurts. We had qualification in our hands.” The Nerazzurri took the lead at the Metropolitan through Federico Dimarco but conceded an equaliser from Antoine Griezmann just moments later. A late…
Arrigo Sacchi believes Napoli were caught off guard against Barcelona, due to the disorganisation of their back-line. Writing in La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sacchi analysed Napoli’s 3-1 loss to the Blaugrana, explaining where he believes the team fell short, and also looked…
Napoli boss Francesco Calzona believes they conceded too much to Barcelona, while there was a clear penalty on Victor Osimhen. The Partenopei’s elimination leaves them with only a top four place to play for this season after a disappointing campaign where they…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says he has ‘absolute confidence’ in his players ahead of their Champions League match with Inter. The Nerazzurri hold a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg, ahead of their visit to the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday…
Napoli coach Francesco Calzona says his side are not ‘a real team yet, but they have room for improvement.’ The Partenopei travel to Spain to face La Liga giants Barcelona in the second-leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Speaking with…
Barcelona coach Xavi called their Champions League round of 16 second leg clash against Napoli “The most important match of the season.” The first leg in Naples ended 1-1, leaving things finally balanced ahead of Tuesday nights match in Spain. Speaking to…
Former Inter and Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin says the Nerazzurri need to be careful: “Atletico are playing for their season.” The two sides meet at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday evening in a match that will have a big impact on…
Joao Cancelo believes both Barcelona and Napoli are having tough seasons, but the Champions League could help turn things around for one of them. The former Juve, Inter and Manchester City full-back spoke with La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Tuesdays match…