Author: Paulius Kundzelevicius

Here we take a look at the best statistical XI of Serie A Round 37 in collaboration with the FotMob app, with Juan Cuadrado stealing the stage

The Best XI of Serie A Round 37: Cuadrado Saves the Day for Juventus

AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11
In Round 37, Juventus showed that they are still a team to be taken for granted as last season’s Scudetto winners beat newly-crowned champions Inter in one of the most controversial games of the season. In the other games, Milan were the only one of the four teams fighting for a place in Champions League next season to drop points.
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The History of The UEFA Euro: 1988, Van Basten and the Dutch Conquest

Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, USSR, West Germany
Euro 1988 is remembered for many different reasons but mostly for Marco Van Basten's performances that led the Netherlands to the title. After missing the last three major tournaments, the Dutch had made their long-awaited return with a team very similar to the dream team of Johan Cruijff in the 1970s.
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Here we take a look at the best XI of the Serie A Round 36, where all teams still in contention for a Champions League spot recorded convincing wins

The Best XI of Serie A Round 36: Milan Trio in Seventh Heaven

AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11
In Serie A Round 36, there were no real surprises as all the favorites emerged victorious from their respective games. All four teams fighting for the remaining spots in next season’s Champions League - Atalanta, Napoli, Juventus and Milan - recorded wins. Here we take a look at the best statistical XI of the last match-day.
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Inter stretched their unbeaten run to 20 matches in emphatic style as they crushed the struggling Roma side 3-1 in Serie A Round 36

Serie A Champions Inter Beat Roma to Extend Their Unbeaten Run

Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021
Newly-crowned Serie A champions Inter welcomed Roma to Stadio San Siro, having showed no signs of slowing down since securing their first Scudetto in 11 years. Inter stretched their unbeaten run to 20 matches in emphatic style as they crushed the struggling Roma side 3-1 thanks to goals from Brozovic, Vecino and Lukaku.
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The following tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns of Juventus and Milan, explaining their tactical approach to the game

Juventus vs Milan Tactical Analysis: Defensive Solidity

AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
Juventus can confidently be described as one of the most inconsistent sides in terms of their performance levels in Serie A this season, and that was the case once again on Sunday against Milan. Stefano Pioli’s men's solid defensive block and individual brilliance of Brahim Diaz and Rebic proved to be too much for last season’s champions.
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The Best XI of Serie A Round 35: Roma Duo Take the Center Stage

AC Milan, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021
In Round 35 of Serie A, we saw an absolute goal galore with a total of 39 goals scored, with Roma, Atalanta and Inter each netting five against their opponents. However, the most significant result of the round was recorded in Turin, where Milan beat direct Top 4 rivals Juventus 3-0, while Cagliari secured their 4th win in the last 5 matches.
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Although he is yet to cement his place in the starting XI, Roberto Piccoli has the potential to establish himself as one of Serie A’s most potent strikers

Player Analysis: Roberto Piccoli, Spezia’s Rising Talent

Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia
One of the Italian talents proving himself in the center-forward position is Spezia’s youngster Roberto Piccoli. The 20-year-old is currently playing his first season with the Aquilotti. Although he is yet to fully cement his place in the starting XI, Piccoli has the potential to establish himself as one of Serie A’s most potent strikers.
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The Best XI of Serie A Round 34: Ronaldo Salvages Win for Juventus

AC Milan, Bologna, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11
Another exciting and action-packed weekend has passed in Serie A, with teams entering the final month of the season. Inter clinched their first Scudetto in 11 years after beating Crotone on Saturday, while the battle for the remaining Champions League places is reaching its climax.
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The Best XI of Serie A Round 33: Correa and Reina Win it For Lazio

Atalanta, Cagliari, Crotone, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11, Udinese
In Round 33 of Serie A, Milan have dropped out of the top four for the first time since October 2020 after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Lazio on Monday, while Cagliari lifted themselves out of the bottom three with a stunning win over Roma. Here we take a look at the best statistical XI of Serie A Round 33 in collaboration with the FotMob app.
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Despite an Atalanta dominance for the entire 90 minutes, Gasperini’s men could only get a point against Roma in a game that saw two players sent-off

Atalanta Winning Run Comes to End After Thrilling Draw to Roma

Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021
At a rather unusual time in the week for Serie A, Atalanta travelled to Italy’s capital to take on Paulo Fonseca’s Roma at Stadio Olimpico, hoping to climb into second place in the league table. Despite Atalanta’s utter dominance for the entire 90 minutes, Gasperini’s men could only get a point against Roma in a game that saw two players sent-off.
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