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Udinese Put Three Past Lazio to Catch Second Win in a Row

November 29, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese 3 comments

There was some shock and surprise at the Stadio Olimpico today as Udinese stunned Lazio in what was arguably their best performance of the season. A team that had majorly struggled to find the back of the net so far put three past Simone Inzaghi's Biancocelesti despite facing a coronavirus outbreak that deprived them of six players plus their coach Luca Gotti.

Gian Piero Gasperini must be scratching his head at how his Atalanta conceded a 0-2 loss to Verona in Serie A Round 9 on Saturday night

Verona Tear Down Atalanta – What’s Going on with La Dea?

November 28, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Perhaps it was due to the post-Champions League euphoria or to the fact that they were simply tired, but Gian Piero Gasperini must be scratching his head at how his Atalanta conceded a 0-2 loss to Verona in Serie A Round 9. The Bergamaschi dominated the first half but failed to convert their predominance and were hit twice in the second period by Miguel Veloso and Mattia Zaccagni.

Pirlo Regrets Resting Ronaldo as Benevento Hold Juventus

November 28, 2020 Michel Sakr Benevento, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 3 comments

It was a battle between the reigning Serie A champions and their Serie B counterparts, as Benevento hosted Juventus in the Campania region. The Bianconeri thought they were on their way for a comfortable win after Morata's opener, but Letizia's equalizer late in the first half earned the witches a hard fought draw leaving Pirlo to regret his decision to rest Ronaldo.

The Seven Sisters are united to maintain their stranglehold on Serie A as Inter ended Sassuolo’s run in the Italian top-flight with a comfortable 0-3 win

Antonio Conte and Inter Bring Sassuolo Time to a Sudden Halt

November 28, 2020 Awais Khan Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Seven Sisters are united to maintain their stranglehold on Serie A as Inter brought an end to the Sassuolo's enterprising run in the Italian top-flight with a comfortable 0-3 victory. The Nerazzurri thus jumped into second place and now trail cross-town rivals Milan by two points. Both sides needed a win to prove their credentials, and it was the visitors who got the bragging rights.

Throwback Thursday: Sassuolo’s First (Disastrous) Run In with Inter

November 26, 2020 Ed Summers Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Sassuolo are fast becoming a Serie A staple. Their progress has been steady but they have not always been in the thick of a title push and a lot of hard work has gone into the side to get them to this point. To see how far the Neroverdi have come, today we look back to a game in 2013 against Inter, when the Nerazzurri welcomed them to life in the top flight with a 7-0 hammering.

Here's our full preview and probable lineups for the Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League Round 4 of the group stage, including Inter vs Real Madrid

Champions League Round 4: Preview and Lineups

November 24, 2020 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

It's the return fixtures of the Champions League group stage round, as Juventus, Inter, Atalanta and Lazio prepare to meet the same opponents they faced 20 days ago on Match-day Three. So here's our full preview and probable lineups for the Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League Round 4 of the group stage, including two tough encounters for Atalanta and Inter.

This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patters that had an impact on the final match outcome as Milan beat Napoli 2-1 at the San Paolo

Napoli – Milan Tactical Analysis: Clinical Ibra Made Napoli Pay

November 23, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis One comment

In Serie A Round 8, league leaders Milan took another step in pursuit of their first Scudetto since 2011. On Sunday night, Stefano Pioli’s men cruised past other Serie A title contenders Napoli as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his fourth brace of the season to secure Milan a 3-1 win. This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns that had an impact on the match.

Milan Plunder the San Paolo with Yet Another Ibrahimovic Double

November 22, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

A display of maturity: Milan showed that they can be a serious Scudetto contender on Sunday night as they forced their way past Napoli at the San Paolo Stadium. Zlatan Ibrahimovic paved the way for the Rossoneri's 6th win out of 8 games as he sealed a brace to bring his seasonal tally to 10 goals - answering to Cristiano Ronaldo who performed the same feat last night.

Sassuolo traveled to the home of the most astute defense: They had a stiff task on their hands against Verona but returned with reputation intact

Berardi and Boga Keep Leading Sassuolo March in Serie A

November 22, 2020 Awais Khan Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

In Serie A Round 8, Italian top flight’s top scorers Sassuolo traveled to the home of the most astute defense: The Neroverdi had a stiff task on their hands against Hellas Verona but returned with their reputation intact. Roberto De Zerbi’s men had the chance to take pole position at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, and they did not disappoint.

Lukaku Brace Helps Inter in Comeback Win Over Torino

November 22, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino 4 comments

At the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milano, Inter Milan played host for the struggling Torino during an action-packed Sunday afternoon. The visitors had an unexpected 2-0 lead at the hour mark, but Inter were able to pull off an incredible comeback and earn a hard-fought 4-2 victory thanks to a Romelu Lukaku brace, as well as goals from Alexis Sanchez and Lautaro Martinez.

Three first-half goals saw Roma go ten games unbeaten in all competitions against Parma today, owing to yet another "masterclass" from Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan “Stunner” Seals Parma Win as Roma Go Third

November 22, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Three first-half goals saw Roma go ten games unbeaten in all competitions against Parma today, owing to yet another "masterclass" from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Roma went into this one having not lost since September, looking for a fourth-straight win and to continue their ever-impressive run in this new 2020-21 Serie A season. With this win, they went up to 3rd in the table.

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