The Cult of Calcio
Europe’s elite club competitions return to action this midweek, with several Serie A sides seeking redemption for disappointing starts. Except for Inter, who enjoyed a perfect opening to their Champions League campaign, all other Italian teams have struggled in continental action.
Juventus manager Igor Tudor is on the precipice of an early dismissal, and the upcoming trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid doesn’t bode well. However, Atalanta can realistically hope to post their second consecutive league phase victory at Europe’s top table against Slavia Prague.
In the lower echelons, Scudetto hopefuls Roma will look to bounce back from Saturday’s domestic failure…