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Charles De Ketelaere has looked re-energized by his transfer to Atalanta, scoring and assisting once in his first three games. He revisited his Milan spell.

Atalanta vs Rakow 2-0: De Ketelaere Continues His Dream La Dea Start

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Atalanta got their first Europa League group stage campaign since 2021/22 off to a flying start, easing past Polish champions Rakow Czestochowa 2-0 on home turf. Gian Piero Gasperini's men put on a dominant performance at the Gewiss Stadium, maintaining an impressive spell of form in Bergamo.

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano received the Torrino d’Oro award on Wednesday and assessed their first few matches and in particular the loss to Inter.

Genk vs Fiorentina 2-2: Ranieri’s Heroics Outshined by McKenzie

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Europa League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Fiorentina squandered two separate leads in a goal-glutted 2-2 draw against Genk in their opening 2023/24 Europa Conference League game. An enthralling encounter at the Cegeka Arena didn't end well for Vincenzo Italiano's side, considering the amount of chances they missed throughout the night.

Roma demolished Empoli on Sunday night, piling seven goals on the sorry opponents. However, the romp wasn’t the biggest victory, domestically or overall.

Roma Player Ratings vs Sheriff: Lukaku Turns On Hero Mode

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Roma kicked off their 2023/24 Europa League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night. The Italians needed this win to continue building momentum following a disappointing start to the new campaign.

Napoli got off to a good start towards their title defense as they beat Serie A new boys Frosinone 3-1 at Stadio Benito Stirpe on Saturday.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Braga: Osimhen Stands Out Despite Drawing a Blank

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli got their first European campaign as the Scudetto holders in 33 years off to a flying start, beating Sporting Braga 2-1 in Portugal. However, Rudi Garcia’s men produced another unconvincing display and were lucky to get away with …

The 2023/24 Serie A campaign kicks off next week. Check out our Napoli season preview as we head towards the new season, including predictions.

Braga vs Napoli 1-2: Portuguese Side Shoot Themselves in the Foot

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli survived a late drama at the famous Estadio Municipal to beat Sporting Braga 2-1 in their opening Champions League Group C opener. Partenopei's first European fixture as reigning Serie A champions in 33 years produced one of the most breathtaking finishes in the opening round.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez replied to a question about his future in the pre-game presser ahead of the Champions League encounter against Real Sociedad.

Inter Player Ratings vs Real Sociedad: Lautaro Salvages a Point After Bastoni Gaffe

September 20, 2023 Michel Sakr Champions League, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Lautaro Martinez salvaged a point for the Nerazzurri who lunged forward in the final stages. So here are our player ratings for Inter who earned their first point in the UCL campaign following a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Roma Preview and Lineups – UEL Round 1

September 20, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

The Europa League group stage gets underway on Thursday and it's Sheriff Tiraspol vs Roma in Group G action from Stadionul Sheriff. The hosts are playing in the Europa League for the third straight season, whilst the Giallorossi reached the final last year but were defeated on penalties by Sevilla.

Lazio Player Ratings Vs Atletico Madrid: Provedel Pounces to Earn Point

September 19, 2023 Davide Kociu Atletico Madrid, Champions League, European Cups, International Football, La Liga, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Lazio Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel rolled back the years to his youth as an attacker to head past Jan Oblak in the 5th minute of injury time to snatch a point for the Biancocelesti in Rome.

Daichi Kamada’s deflection on Pablo …

Real Sociedad vs Inter Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A, Spanish Football Leave a comment

The final Champions League clash for a Serie A side this week comes in the form of Real Sociedad vs Inter on Wednesday night at Reale Arena. The Spanish outfit are playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season, whilst the Nerazzurri reached the final of the competition last term.

The season of high expectations for Milan was off to a perfect start as they stunned Renato Dall'Ara into silence in their Serie A opener

Milan vs Newcastle United 0-0: Profligacy Comes Back to Haunt Rossoneri

September 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Newcastle United held Milan to a 0-0 draw at San Siro in their first Champions League outing since 2002/23. The Italians were a far better side but couldn't capitalize on their chances.

Here is our Roma vs Milan recap as the Rossoneri secured a 2-1 triumph at Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening in Matchday 3 Serie A action.

Milan Player Ratings vs Newcastle United: Rossoneri Waste Too Many Chances

September 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan and Newcastle United shared the spoils in a dull 0-0 draw at San Siro in the opening 2023/24 Champions League Group F encounter. Despite outperforming their visitors, Rossoneri had to settle for a gut-wrenching point due to their lackluster finishing.

Braga vs Napoli Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Braga vs Napoli is next up in Champions League action as the two sides meet at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday night in Group C. It should be an interesting group since Real Madrid and Union Berlin round it off.

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