| Coppa Italia | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Milan V/s Sassuolo
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COMPETITION : | Round Of 16
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| DATE: | 04-12-2024
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TIME:
| 1:30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM:
| San Siro
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| Milan | Lineup |
Possible XI: Maignan (GK); Calabria, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Okafor; Abraham. | |
| Sassuolo | Lineup |
Possible XI: Moldovan (GK); Toljan, Romagna, Muharemovic, Pieragnolo; Oblang, Boloca; Berardi, Thorstvedt, Lauriente; Pierini. | |
Preview: Milan Vs Sassuolo
Paulo Fonseca eyes taking Milan to the quarter-finals with a win over the Serie B table toppers.
Amidst the sophisticated allure of Milan, Italy’s fashion and financial capital, the Round of 16 fixtures of the Coppa Italia takes us to the San Siro Stadium in Milan where AC Milan are set to lock horns against Sassuolo.
AC Milan find themselves in a challenging position, sitting 7th in the Serie A standings after securing five wins from their 12 league fixtures this season. Despite domestic inconsistencies, the Rossoneri have shown promising form in the UEFA Champions League, with their recent triumph being a statement victory over Real Madrid. Their European campaign has gained momentum with back-to-back wins, including a commanding performance against Slovan Bratislava.
Now, AC Milan shift focus to the Coppa Italia, where they are set to face a resilient Sassuolo side in the Round of 16. Playing at the iconic San Siro, Milan will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and translate their Champions League resurgence into domestic success. A win over Sassuolo would not only secure a spot in the quarterfinals but also provide a much-needed boost as they seek to reignite their campaign across all competitions.
Sassuolo, currently dominating the Serie B standings, have been a force to reckon with this season, suffering just a single defeat in 15 matches. Their remarkable form has solidified their status as favourites for promotion, and they are brimming with confidence after winning four of their last five games.
Despite the disparity in squad depth and quality, Sassuolo will approach their Coppa Italia Round of 16 clash against AC Milan with determination and ambition. With their sights set on delivering a giant-killing performance, they will look to leverage their momentum and resilience to stage an upset at the iconic San Siro. A victory against the Serie A giants would not only boost morale but also underline their potential as a rising power in Italian football.
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About Coppa Italia:
History
Coppa Italia (lit. 'Italy Cup') is the annual domestic cup of Italian football. The knockout competition was organized by the DDS and the Lega Calcio until the 2009–10 season and by Lega Serie A ever since.
Juventus is the competition's most successful club with fifteen wins, followed by Roma and Inter Milan with nine. Juventus has contested the most finals with 22, followed by Roma with 17 finals. The holder can wear a cockade of Italy (Italian: coccarda), akin to the roundels that appear on military aircraft. The winner automatically qualifies for both the UEFA Europa League league phase and the Supercoppa Italiana the following year.
The beginning of the tournament was turbulent, due to the complexity of the participation of the teams in the tournament, since its inception in 1921, the Italian championship was divided into two groups. On the one hand the rich CCI Championship (Italian Football Confederation) and on the other the poor FIGC championship (Italian Football Federation). Losing all its most prestigious clubs, the FIGC tried to enhance its rump season with a new cup. The tournament's first edition held in 1922 was won by F.C. Vado.The following agreement between the contenders did not contemplate a cup that, outside a failed 1926–27 tournament which was cancelled during the round of 32, was not held until 1935–36. The events of World War II interrupted the tournament after the 1942–43 season, and it did not resume again until 1958. Since then, it has been played annually or seasonally.
The eight seasons during the fascist period were contested copying the FA Cup format. There was a different trophy, and the winners were awarded the tricolour scudetto while the championship winners obtained a Savoyard scudetto instead. The present-day cup and cockade were introduced in 1958.
