Category: AC Milan

Serie A Recap: Juve Gets Closer as Napoli, Inter Slow

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese
The first third of Serie A 2017-18 ended with Juventus reducing the gap versus capolista Napoli, and surpassing Inter to catch the second position in the table. This looked like a simple round on paper for the three leading forces, yet both Napoli and Inter were forced to halt their march and settle for a draw. Juventus did get the three points, but suffered much more than expected against Benevento.
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Assi di Coppe: Mixed Feelings Week on Qualification Chances

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We witnessed three days of legendary challenges and unexpected debacles for the Italian teams in the European competitions. Whilst Juventus and Roma are still hanging to their chances of making it to the next Champions League stage, Napoli faced the cruel truth of a possible relegation to Europa League.
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Rifinitura: Spotlight on Genoa’s Derby della Lanterna

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese
With no dangerous crossings between the main Scudetto contenders, the 12th Round of Serie A will feature the Derby della Lanterna (Lighthouse Derby) between Genoa and Sampdoria as main course in the menu. Rossoblu and Bluecerchiati will face each other on Saturday night to set their rule over the Italian port city, starting with opposite moods and perspectives.
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Serie A Round Recap: Crotone, Spal Gain Key Points

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese
In a weekend that saw all the leading teams making full score quite easily – including Juventus, which captured a convincing 0-2 away win in the big match against Milan – the most interesting exploits came from Crotone and Spal. Both teams cashed two very important victories to move away from the danger zone.
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Rifinitura: Juve Visits Milan to Test Montella’s Grip

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese
They both passed their mid-week test scoring four goals, and now Milan and Juventus will square off in San Siro Stadium tomorrow at 18.00 for the main event of Serie A Round 11. The Bianconeri, which are on pursuit of top ranking Napoli, will constitute a crossroads in the season of Rossoneri coach Vincenzo Montella, who has been struggling so far to keep his side on track.
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Serie A Round Recap: Juve, Lazio Close Gap; Bonucci Betrays Milan

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Chievo Verona, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino
It’s an exciting Serie A, we are happy to report at least that. After six years where competition was killed by Juventus’ domination – and often too early in the season - this time Bianconeri don’t seem invincible, despite forcing their way at the Dacia Arena of Udine yesterday.
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Rifinitura: Derby di Milano Cherry on Top of Exciting Serie A Round 8

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino
After one week of international break, and having seen the Azzurri experiencing their usual share of woes, it’s time for Italian fans to enjoy some domestic football again. Round 8 of Serie A, starting today, offers a rich menu full of games that could already shape the destiny of the involved teams, with at least three big matches, and many more interesting fixtures.
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Milan Ship Sinks, Roma Captures Away Win in San Siro

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A goal by Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi’s first scoring after one year propitiated Roma’s 2-0 victory in San Siro against Milan. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad captured their fifth win in six Serie A games this year, while for Vincenzo Montella’s Rossoneri this is the second loss in a row, and the third one in seven matches played so far.
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