Juventus face Atalanta in Bergamo, Inter meet Olympiacos in Bari | OneFootball

The week leading up to the start of Serie A offers fans two high-profile friendlies: Atalanta-Juventus and Inter-Olympiacos.

Juventus and Inter in their final tests: Atalanta awaits in Bergamo, Olympiacos for the Nerazzurri in Bari

Two significant tests that, beyond the value of the result, will serve Tudor and Chivu to gauge the condition of their respective teams and resolve the last doubts about their lineups before the official league debut.

Atalanta-Juventus, a taste of the top of the table

Bergamo hosts the Bortolotti Trophy this evening, with Atalanta and Juventus ready to face off in a match that goes beyond a simple summer showcase. Both teams, last year’s protagonists in the Champions League race, want to raise the bar even higher and start the new season with top ambitions.

Juric’s Atalanta still has to deal with the unresolved situation of Lookman, but in the meantime, they are getting minutes in their legs and seeking certainties ahead of the opening match against Pisa. On the other side, Igor Tudor’s Juventus arrives three days after the “in-house match” with the Next Gen, which was interrupted early in the second half by a pitch invasion.

On the Bianconeri front, the Vlahovic situation is making headlines: the Serbian, booed by part of the fans, remains at the center of transfer rumors along with Douglas Luiz and other possible departures. Despite this, Tudor will look for answers from his key men, with Scamacca and David expected up front. Kick-off is at 8:45 PM, for a clash that, in terms of intensity and tactical focus, will resemble more of a dress rehearsal for the league than a simple summer friendly.

Inter-Olympiacos, Bari hosts the grand finale

At 9 PM it will be Inter’s turn, facing Olympiacos at the San Nicola in Bari. The Nerazzurri, who will debut in Serie A on August 25 at San Siro against Torino, arrive at their fourth friendly of the preseason, which started late due to their participation in the Club World Cup.

Cristian Chivu has so far alternated tactical solutions and players, with rotations involving both midfield and attack: from Bonny-Esposito starting in Monza to the Lautaro-Thuram duo, already seen against the Under 23s. Against the Greeks, however, a starting eleven very close to the one that will debut in the league is expected.

There are some absences: Frattesi, Carlos Augusto (muscle fatigue), and Palacios will remain sidelined. Olympiacos, recently defeated by Napoli, has nonetheless shown intensity and aggression, confirming themselves as a challenging opponent even in a friendly context.

Final details before the start

For Juventus and Inter, this is the last chance to test tactics, rhythm, and physical condition ahead of a league season that promises to be balanced and competitive. Atalanta and Olympiacos, in turn, will provide high-level opposition, offering a useful and realistic test.

The season is just around the corner: in Bergamo and Bari, you can already start to feel the Serie A atmosphere.

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