A week before the start of Serie A, the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy lights up the football weekend with a high-profile clash: Atalanta vs. Juventus.Not in Italy but still want to watch Atalan...
A week before the start of Serie A, the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy lights up the football weekend with a high-profile clash: Atalanta vs. Juventus.
It's not just a summer friendly, but the last official test for two teams aiming to start the league on the right foot.
Atalanta, coming off a summer of significant changes and seeking a new identity after the Gasperini era, has entrusted the bench to Ivan Juric, ready to redeem himself after a difficult season.
On the other side, Igor Tudor's Juventus continues its path of consolidation, with high ambitions and a new striker to watch closely.
Between tactical revolutions, new faces, and the desire to start strong, the ninety minutes will offer a taste of what awaits us in the league.
⚫🔵 The new Atalanta under Juric
The Goddess has closed the Gasperini chapter and relies on his former pupil Juric, who brings similar ideas but still needs to find the right formula.
The preseason showed both highlights and shadows: a prestigious victory against Leipzig, but also a heavy 4-0 defeat to Cologne and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Opatija.
Without Retegui, who has moved to Arabia, and with Lookman's future uncertain, Atalanta is preparing for a transitional year. Against Juventus, Juric will seek answers, especially in terms of defensive solidity.
⚪⚫ Juventus, Tudor on the attack
After the Club World Cup experience, Juve restarts with Tudor, who gave positive signals at the end of the season.
The Bianconeri have played only three friendlies, but the results are promising: a draw with Reggiana, a win over Borussia Dortmund, and a victory against Next Gen.
All eyes are on the new signing Jonathan David, a Canadian striker who dazzled in France with Lille and is ready to become the new offensive focal point.
⚔️ Juric vs. Tudor: the Croatian derby
The clash will also have a special charm on the bench: Juric and Tudor, compatriots and rivals, face each other in a test that feels like a preview of the league.
Both are eager to prove they can lead two important and expectation-laden teams with character.
🔥 Serie A appetizer
Saturday evening in Bergamo won't have points at stake, but the intensity will be that of an official match.
For Atalanta, it's a crucial test before debuting against Pisa. For Juve, it's a maturity test ahead of the clash with Parma.
Spectacle guaranteed, as both want to arrive ready and charged for the league's kickoff.
🔍 The probable line-ups
ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini, Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta, De Ketelaere, Pasalic, Scamacca. Coach: Juric.
JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Joao Mario, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Yildiz, David. Coach: Tudor
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