Tag: Champions League 2020-2021

Why the Atalanta Defense Could Cost Them a Scudetto

Atalanta, Champions League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends, Villareal
Atalanta's defense is rarely discussed, as the club has long been the attacking standard of Italy. Under manager Gian Piero Gasperini, La Dea has developed a strong offensive identity, scoring the most goals in Serie A for three seasons. However, the club’s defensive weaknesses may cost it a chance to win its first title.
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Sheriff vs Inter 1-3: Italian Champions Earn Precious Victory

Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A
At the Bolshaya Sportinaya Arena, Moldovan dark horses Sheriff Tiraspol hosted Italian champions Inter in the fourth matchday of the Champions League Group Stage. The Scudetto winners were the better side from start to finish, and they eventually managed to earn their second straight victory over their opponents thanks to three second half goals.
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Here is our full preview of this midweek's Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures, including the expected lineups

Champions League Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Preview and Expected Lineups

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Between Tuesday and Wednesday, we'll find out the names of the first four clubs qualified for the quarter finals of Football's biggest club competition. Here is our full preview of this midweek's Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures, including the expected lineups.
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Champions League Round of 16 – 1st Leg Preview and Expected Lineups

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After a thrilling midweek full of surprising results, the knockout stage is set to resume with another four exciting contests. Two Italian underdogs will be pitted against a couple of the biggest clubs in the the competition's history. So let's take a closer look into the four upcoming matches in our Champions League Round of 16 )first leg) preview and expected lineups. 
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Player Ratings for Juventus vs Porto: Chiesa Secures Away Goal

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The hosts were able to score at the very first minute of both halves. Nonetheless, a late Federico Chiesa strike ends the match 2-1, as the Italian champions maintain their hopes of upturning the result at home in the second leg. So here are our player ratings for the Juventus player after their tough encounter at Porto.
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Five Champions League Players to Watch This Week – Including Barca and Juve Men

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The Champions League is the stage where the biggest stars in the world collide in the most anticipated clashes in club Football. Although the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi, Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé will all take the field between Tuesday and Wednesday, we will also be focusing on other stars who might end grabbing the headlines.
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Champions League Round of 16 – 1st Leg Preview and Expected Lineups

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This week, four matches will take place in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, including Juve’s trip to Porto, and the much anticipated clash between PSG and Barcelona, and therefore, we have a full preview for all the upcoming action, including the expected lineups.
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On Tuesday, Round 3 of the Champions League group stage will kickoff, and we have a full preview dedicated for the four matches involving the Italian sides

Champions League Round 3 Preview and Expected Lineups

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Last week's Champions League results saw the four Italian clubs end the second round of the group stage with not a single win between them, with Lazio, Atalanta and Inter all earning draws, and Juventus faltering against Barcelona. On Tuesday night, Round 3 of the Champions League group stage will kick-off, and here's our preview of the four matches involving the Italian sides. 
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Champions League Round 1 Preview For Italian Clubs

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This Tuesday, fans of European football will rejoice with the return of the UEFA Champions League. This season, the Serie A will be represented by Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, and Lazio. And Whilst these four teams endured a terrible weekend, where they all culminated a single point from their four encounters, they will be hoping to make up for it in round one of the Group Stage.
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