A Thrilling 5-0 Victory! The Dark Horse Rises in the Champions League In the early hours of January 22nd, Beijing time, a match in the seventh round of the Champions League saw Atalanta secure an impressive 5-0 victory over Graz Storm at home. This win has propelled them to 14 points, catapulting them from 13th place to 3rd on the leaderboard, temporarily surpassing teams like Arsenal and Inter Milan, with a promising chance to reach the round of 16. Since the start of this season's Champions League, Atalanta has either drawn or lost against stronger opponents, such as a 0-0 draw with Arsenal and a 2-3 defeat by themselves. However, when facing weaker teams, they have managed to secure significant victories, including a 3-0 win over the miners and a 6-1 triumph over Young Boys Bern. Their performance against Graz Storm was no exception. In the 12th minute, Zapacosta provided an assist, allowing Retegui to easily push the ball into the net, giving Atalanta a 1-0 lead. In the 58th minute, Cuadrado dribbled past defenders before crossing the ball, which was then scored by Pasalic, extending Atalanta's lead to 2-0. In the 63rd minute, Sien assisted De Ketelaere in scoring a low shot, further increasing Atalanta's advantage to 3-0. In the 90th minute, De Ketelaere crossed the ball into the box, where Lukman headed it in with ease, ensuring a 4-0 lead for Atalanta. In the 94th minute, Brechaniini skillfully dribbled past defenders inside the penalty area before shooting the ball into the net, securing a 5-0 victory for Atalanta.…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the 21st round of Serie A concluded with a clash between two giants, Juventus securing a home victory over AC Milan. The two teams had already faced each other this month, with Juventus being overturned by Milan in the semi-finals of the Italian Super Cup, missing out on the final. In this match, Juventus achieved revenge, with goals from Mbangu and Weah in the second half helping them to victory. After the win, Juventus climbed into the top four of Serie A, and at the same time, they found a gem in their 2-0 victory! The 23-year-old defensive midfielder excelled in both attack and defense, piercing through Milan's defense, earning him praise as the new Pogba. In terms of possession, Juventus led with 60%-40%, had 15 shots to Milan's 13, and 6 shots on target to Milan's 3, making their victory well-deserved. In the 59th minute of the game, Mbangu's shot hit Emerson and took a deflection, changing direction and flying into Milan's goal, giving Juventus a 1-0 lead. In the 64th minute, Weah scored with his left foot after facing Tomori's defense one-on-one, ending Juventus' four-game winless streak. Currently, Juventus has 8 wins and 13 draws in 21 rounds, accumulating 37 points and ranking fourth in Serie A. Atalanta is third with 43 points in 21 rounds, Inter Milan is second with 44 points in 19 rounds, and Napoli tops the table with 50 points in 21 rounds. After Juventus defeated Milan, midfielder Khephren Thuram's performance was praised. Thuram had a passing success rate…

On January 15th, Beijing time, a strong confrontation took place in the 19th round of Serie A, with Atalanta and Juventus battling for 90 minutes, ending in a draw. Neither team scored in the first half, but in the second half, Juventus defender Kalulu demonstrated his goal-scoring abilities, giving Juventus the lead. However, Retegui came off the bench to save the day, resulting in a 1-1 draw between Atalanta and Juventus. Argentine fans are disheartened by the loss of Retegui. In 18 rounds, he has scored 13 goals! The 25-year-old discarded player from Argentina is shining in Serie A, while Scaloni's oversight led to the departure of a powerful center forward. Last season, Atalanta won the Europa League title and finished as runners-up in the Coppa Italia. However, the team suffered losses to their lineup during the summer last year when Scamacca injured his knee ligaments in a warm-up match and was out for an extended period, while Kupmenas became a Juventus player. Scamacca scored 19 goals for Atalanta last season with 7 assists, while Kupmenas had 15 goals and 7 assists. Despite losing these two key players, Atalanta has remained competitive this season, ranking third in Serie A and currently only two points away from the top eight in the Champions League. The 66-year-old head coach, Gasperini, is the soul of Atalanta. He has been coaching the team for 8.5 years, ensuring that Atalanta always maintains its competitiveness. Last summer transfer window, Atalanta signed Retegui for a transfer fee of 22 million euros, and under Gasperini's guidance, he has…

Inter Milan has achieved a remarkable five consecutive victories in various competitions, maintaining a clean sheet while scoring 15 goals, averaging a minimum of 3 goals per game, demonstrating an impressive offensive and defensive prowess that commands respect. During Conte's era, Inter Milan won the league title but failed to change public perception of the team, as their defeat in the Europa League final indicated that the team had limited potential. How to solve problems through passing and cutting in the absence of explosive moments, how to improve the efficiency of set-piece attacks, and the reasons for repeatedly faltering in the latter stages of the season - Inzaghi not only continued the formation structure and defensive system left by his predecessor but also solved the three tactical "puzzles" left behind. Inzaghi believes that the ball always travels faster than a person, and as long as the players have solid footwork skills, they can establish chemistry through targeted training and rely on efficient passing and cutting to break through the opponent's defense. When Dzeko served as the frontcourt pivot, Inzaghi required core players to use their experience and skills to guide their teammates' positioning. After the addition of Marcus Thuram, the Nerazzurri's passing and control network was readjusted again, with a more pronounced Latin flavor. This season, Inter Milan averages 577 passes per game, with 513 short passes, accounting for 89%, rarely using direct through balls to feed the forwards, but instead relying on precise crosses to create opportunities (21 times). When the passer and receiver attract the defense, the third…

Inter Milan has been on a remarkable run, defeating Atalanta with two goals and extending their unbeaten record against the "true black and blues" for several years. They have made it to the Italian Super Cup final in a strong fashion. The team has set new records for league goals, maintained a stable position in the direct qualification zone of the Champions League, avoided significant injuries, and fostered a harmonious atmosphere in the locker room. Their recent victory over the league leaders has brought them closer to the Italian Super Cup, a performance that deserves recognition. Since the appointment of coach Simone Inzaghi, Inter Milan has been making steady progress, setting small goals each year. They have established a unique playing style based on three key strategies, gradually replacing their nearly half-century-long pragmatic DNA with a new image that combines dominance and entertainment value. In an era where Serie A tactics are becoming more "Westernized" and business models increasingly resemble those of the Portuguese league, teams often lose star players and undergo frequent squad changes. This makes the head coach's ability to integrate resources and make tactical insights even more crucial. Conte once attempted to implement an attacking style and pressing game but quickly succumbed to the pressures of reality. Inzaghi, during his tenure at Lazio, learned to be frugal and incorporated modern Spanish elements into traditional Italian football, meeting the club's outward-looking development strategy and adapting to the evolving times. Since the treble-winning season, Inter Milan's league goal tally had long hovered around 60 goals. Despite the return of…

This season in European football, at first glance, it seems that the "big club monopoly" of previous years has not been shaken. However, upon closer observation, one can discover that some smaller clubs are quietly making their presence felt, causing quite a stir. Especially in Serie A, Atalanta - once considered a "dark horse" - is making an extraordinary impact, challenging the status of the traditional top three. After 16 rounds in Serie A, they have firmly secured the top spot, surpassing traditional powerhouses Inter Milan, Juventus, and Milan. Although the season is not yet halfway through, the rise of this non-traditional powerhouse cannot help but make people wonder: could a miracle greater than Bayer Leverkusen's championship be born? Looking back to last year, Leverkusen broke Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, winning their first-ever Bundesliga title, becoming a pleasant surprise in European football. If Leverkusen's championship brought us a long-awaited shock, then if Atalanta were to win the Serie A title this season, it would be an even more shocking football revolution. After all, compared to Leverkusen, Atalanta's historical background is clearly more "ordinary," and the difficulty of their championship is even greater than last season's pharmaceutical factory. Atalanta's rise is rooted in profound tactical foundations. As a regular mid-table team in Serie A, over the past few seasons, Atalanta has steadily improved under the Giggio tactical system, especially with their eye-catching performance in attack. Coach Gasperini's highly offensive approach makes the team both creative and efficient in attack. Although the team's overall lineup does not have the depth…

In the undercurrents of the football transfer market, every move made by Europe's major clubs is closely watched by fans. Recently, according to a report from "AS", La Liga giants Real Madrid have taken the lead and are preparing to make Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Edson Silva their top target for the winter window. Real Madrid's current transfer strategy is very clear, aiming to strengthen their midfield and further optimize their existing squad. In recent months, the future of Chouameni has been uncertain, with his potential departure seemingly becoming a key opportunity for Real Madrid to adjust their midfield personnel, which if it happens, could help alleviate the slightly excessive number of midfielders. At the same time, despite Subimendi's advantages in terms of his own strength and fitting into the club's new policy of "Spanish internationals," making him a desirable replacement for Kroos, Real Madrid's sports management clearly has more comprehensive considerations and has not stopped looking for other midfield gems, thus Edson Silva has entered their sights. It is reported that in order to obtain Edson Silva, Real Madrid is prepared to offer 60 million euros. From Atalanta's perspective, holding onto Edson Silva, they naturally will not let go easily. The player's contract does not expire until June 2027, and he is in his prime, an indispensable part of the team's midfield. Therefore, during the winter transfer window, Atalanta's stance is firm, refusing to let him leave. However, according to reliable sources, if they receive an attractive offer similar to that of a few months ago, Atalanta will reconsider and…

In the 20th round of Serie A, many strong teams stumbled, with Atalanta, Juventus, and AC Milan all only managing draws. Atalanta visited Udinese and could only secure a 0-0 draw. In this match, Atalanta performed very poorly, with only four shots throughout the game. Udinese had 12 shots, eight more than Atalanta. However, Atalanta was lucky as the goalpost twice denied Sanchez's shots. Lukman, De Ketelaere, and Pasalic all played poorly. This match marked the third consecutive game without a win for Atalanta, plunging the team into difficulties. Juventus also managed a draw away from home. Facing Torino, Juventus started perfectly with Ildiz scoring in the 8th minute to take the lead. Afterward, Gonzalez scored, but it was ruled offside, which was unfortunate. Torino equalized before halftime. Fraticci's long-range shot found the net, with the goalkeeper making no reaction. Neither side could score in the second half, resulting in a final score of 1-1! Juventus drew again; having played 19 league matches this season, they have drawn 12 times, with the number of draws equaling the sum of the top four, which is incredible. AC Milan dropped points at home, being held to a draw by relegation-threatened Cagliari. AC Milan took the lead in the 51st minute through Morata's goal, but just four minutes later, Zoratia equalized. Zoratia's shot wasn't particularly threatening, but unexpectedly, Maignan made an error when saving the ball. As a result, AC Milan had to settle for a 1-1 outcome. AC Milan dominated the game with a high possession rate of 68% and 24 shots,…

According to Italian Sky Sports, the possibility of Inter Milan making signings in the winter window is minimal. However, they hope to introduce young defenders in the summer window, with 21-year-old central defender Davide Scarpa becoming one of their targets, for whom Atalanta has set a price of 60 million euros. Italian Sky Sports reported that by February this year, Archembi will be 37 years old, and De Vrij will also turn 33, both of whom are plagued by injuries. Although, according to Skira's report, Inter Milan has decided to activate De Vrij's renewal clause, it is valuable to build a new reliable defensive system. For Inter Milan, defensive stability is the foundation. De Vrij's current contract will expire at the end of the season, but Inter Milan has already decided to activate the renewal clause and automatically renew with De Vrij until 2026. So far this season, De Vrij has played 19 times for Inter Milan in various events, scoring 1 goal. However, this is only a temporary guarantee. For Inter Milan, it still relies on promising stars in the future. Considering the development of Bisek and Bastoni, Inter Milan's desired lineup is highly confident in becoming younger, starting from the backline, with relatively fewer issues in midfield (with younger players). Last summer window, Inter Milan tried to sign a young defender (Buonocore), but the cost became an obstacle to the transfer. Inter Milan has always been interested in Scarpa, but Atalanta still insists on a price of 60 million euros. At this price, it is almost impossible for…

Inter Milan has been in excellent form recently, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Atalanta and achieving a five-game winning streak across various competitions. During these five matches, Inter Milan has been impressive both offensively and defensively, scoring a total of 15 goals without conceding any. As the defending champions of the Italian Super Cup, Inter Milan has won the trophy three times consecutively and is eager to claim the championship once again, demonstrating a strong desire to win. However, no team in the history of the Italian Super Cup has ever won four consecutive titles, which seems like a curse looming over Inter Milan. Additionally, Inter Milan's league record this season stands at 12 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, with their only defeat coming at the hands of AC Milan. Furthermore, their top scorer, Thuram, suffered an injury during the match against Atalanta, leaving his participation in the upcoming game uncertain; captain Lautaro has been in poor form, scoring only one goal in the last ten games; and on the defensive line, key defenders Pavard and Acerbi are out due to injuries. AC Milan experienced a period of underwhelming performance this season but turned things around after drawing with Roma, with Conceicao taking over as head coach. In his first game in charge, the team showed great resilience by coming from behind to defeat Juventus and secure a spot in the Italian Super Cup final. AC Milan has since gone unbeaten in their last five games, with three wins and two draws, steadily improving their form. As a…