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Inter Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Arnautovic Soaks Up Limelight

February 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter gained a crucial first-leg advantage in their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie against La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid. Marko Arnautovic's second-half strike settled an evenly-contested affair at Giuseppe Meazza, maintaining the Italians' perfect start to 2024.

Preview: Inter vs Atletico Madrid – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for the first leg of a mouth-watering Champions League last-16 tie between Inter and Atletico Madrid. Tuesday's blockbuster clash comes at the best possible moment for Simone Inzaghi's side as they head into proceedings amid a purple patch.

The three continental competitions wrapped up their respective group stages on Thursday. No Serie A team has been eliminated,

Pool of Next European Opponents Set for Serie A Sides

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

The three continental competitions wrapped up their respective group stages on Thursday. No Serie A team has been eliminated, although Milan have been demoted from the Champions League to the Europa League. Most Italian sides will hope for an assist from the luck of the draw.

The efforts from Inter owner Steven Zhang to renegotiate a giant loan from Oaktree have been in vain so far. The May 20th deadline is rapidly approaching.

Inter Owner Indicates Main Priority for This Season

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter dropped some points by going with some reserve-filled lineups in the Champions League, which ultimately cost them the top position, but the mandate seems to come from above, as Steven Zhang indicated the Scudetto as their primary objective during the team’s Christmas dinner.

Milan are slated to recover some pieces during the break, but they won't have Samuel Chukwueze for the upcoming string of matches.

Milan Player Ratings vs Newcastle: Lethal Rossoneri Maintain European Dream

December 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Milan fought back from a halftime deficit to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park and maintain their 2023/24 European campaign. Despite bowing out of the Champions League group stages, Rossoneri will continue their continental journey in the Europa League knockout stages.

Davide Calabria was set to make his Italy return, but he bowed out after suffering a minor thigh problem against Lecce, leaving Spalletti in a pickle.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Aquile Made Settle for Second

December 13, 2023 Davide Kociu Atletico Madrid, Champions League, European Cups, International Football, Lazio, Player Ratings

Atletico Madrid and Lazio clashed in the Spanish capital tonight to do battle over first place in group E. Both sides had already qualified but a potentially more negotiable round of 16 draw beckoned.

Maurizio Sarri had a surprising outburst toward the atmosphere at Lazio in the pre-game presser before facing Atletico Madrid.

Sarri Lashes Out at Unrealistic Expectations for Lazio

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Maurizio Sarri had a surprising outburst toward the atmosphere at Lazio in the pre-game presser before facing Atletico Madrid: “We already pulled off a miracle by reaching the Round of 16. They are clearly at another level, but we’ll play our cards. “This environment needs to calm down."

Preview: Newcastle United vs Milan – Team news, Lineups & Prediction

December 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Newcastle United, Serie A

Widely considered the 2023/24 Champions League 'group of death,' Group F reaches its climax as Newcastle United and Milan go head-to-head at St James' Park. Wednesday's showdown on Tyneside is a textbook definition of a 'make or break' clash for both sides, with their European campaigns on the line.

Preview: Inter vs Real Sociedad: Team News, Lineups & Prediction

December 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza sets the stage for a top-table Champions League Group D six-pointer between Inter and Real Sociedad. Tuesday's encounter carries more significance than bragging rights, with a top-place finish at stake.

Preview: Milan vs Frosinone – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

December 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Frosinone, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Saturday's Serie action rounds off at the San Siro as out-of-form Milan take on newly-promoted Frosinone lock horns in a must-win clash. A textbook definition of a 'make or bust' clash for Stefano Pioli comes right after another European disappointment.

Milan are hanging by a thread in the Champions League following the collapse versus Borussia Dortmund at home. They have their shoulders against the wall.

Milan Would Miss Out on Large Profits with UCL Fiasco

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan are hanging by a thread in the Champions League following the collapse versus Borussia Dortmund at home. They have their shoulders against the wall. They need to defeat Newcastle United and hope PSG lose in Germany. It’s the only favorable combination. The elimination would have heavy financial ramifications.

Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday

Real Madrid vs Napoli 4-2: Fearless Partenopei Outclassed Again

November 29, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

It’s no use. Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. They held their own for 84 minutes, then a goal from 19-year-old Nico Paz made their resistance collapse. The Partenopei will thus need to wait two more weeks to get their ticket to the Champions League Round of 16.

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