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·16 août 2025
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·16 août 2025
Just a week before the start of the Serie A, the Trofeo Achille and Cesare Bortolotti lights up the football weekend with a top-notch match: Atalanta-Juventus.
This is not just a simple summer friendly, but the last official test for two teams that aspire to start the league on the right foot.
Atalanta, who come from a summer of great changes and are seeking a new identity after the Gasperini era, have appointed Ivan Juric as their new coach, ready to bounce back after a difficult season.
On the other hand, Igor Tudor's Juventus continues its path of consolidation, with great ambitions and a new striker to keep an eye on.
With tactical revolutions, new faces, and a desire to start strong, the ninety minutes will offer a preview of what awaits us in the League.
Atalanta have closed the Gasperini cycle and are betting on their former student Juric, who brings similar ideas but has not yet found the right formula.
The preseason has shown lights and shadows: a prestigious victory against Leipzig, but also a harsh 4-0 defeat against Cologne and a dramatic 3-3 draw with Opatija.
Without Retegui, who has fled to Saudi Arabia, and with Lookman's future uncertain, Atalanta is preparing for a transition year. Against Juventus, Juric will seek answers, especially in terms of defensive solidity.
After the experience of the Club World Cup, Juve returns to the charge with Tudor, who has given positive signs at the end of the season.
The Bianconeri have only played three friendlies, but the results are impressive: a draw with Reggiana, a win over Borussia Dortmund, and a success against Next Gen.
All eyes are on new signing Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who shone in France with Lille and is ready to become the new attacking point.
The match will also have a special appeal on the bench: Juric and Tudor, compatriots and rivals, meet face-to-face in a test that seems like a preview of the championship.
Both are eager to prove that they can lead with determination two important and highly anticipated teams.
On Saturday night in Bergamo, there will be no points at stake, but the intensity will be that of an official match.
For Atalanta, it's a crucial test before their debut against Pisa. For Juve, it's a test of maturity before the match against Parma.
The show is guaranteed, because both teams want to arrive prepared and eager to start the championship.
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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