The 2024/25 Serie A season is turning into an absolute thriller, with just two points separating the top six clubs. It’s a title race brimming with unpredictability, and now, with the international break out of the way until March, the fight for the Scudetto is about to hit full throttle.
This Saturday, the stakes couldn’t be higher as two Italian giants collide in a clash that could shape their seasons. AC Milan take on Juventus in a heavyweight showdown that promises drama, intensity, and no shortage of fireworks. Buckle up, Serie A fans—this is one you won’t want to miss.
After a couple of lackluster seasons, Juventus shook things up by bringing in Thiago Motta as their new manager—and so far, the 42-year-old has delivered. Sitting sixth in the Serie A standings, Juve may not be topping the table, but they’re just two points behind leaders Napoli and remain the only unbeaten team in the league. Motta’s impact has been most visible in their rock-solid defense. Even with the devastating loss of Gleison Bremer to a season-ending knee injury, the Bianconeri boast the league’s best defensive record, conceding just seven goals in 12 matches. But their resilience will face a stern challenge this Saturday at the San Siro, where they go head-to-head with AC Milan in a high-stakes clash.
For the Rossoneri, however, the lead-up to this match has been anything but ideal. Milan’s form has dipped, with just seven points from their last five games. This slump has seen them fall behind in the gripping Scudetto race, currently sitting eight points off the pace set by Napoli—though they do have a game in hand. Worryingly for Milan fans, their team has failed to turn up for the big games. A hard-fought 2-1 win over Inter is their only victory against clubs above them in the standings. Otherwise, it’s been tough going: defeats to Napoli and Fiorentina, and a 2-2 draw with Lazio. Therefore, for Milan, this isn’t just a game—it’s a chance to make a statement. For Juventus, it’s a test of their unbeaten mettle under Motta. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and with the San Siro as the stage, sparks are guaranteed to fly.
Date: 23rd November 2024
Time: 10:30 PM (IST)
Stadium: San Siro
Location: Milan, Italy
Maignan; E. Royal, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders, Musah; Leao, Pulisic, Abraham.
Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram, Koopmeiners; Yildiz, Vlahovic, Conceicao.
Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio (Juventus)
Defenders: Theo Hernandez (Milan), Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus), Federico Gatti (Juventus), Nicolo Savona (Juventus)
Midfielders: Tijjani Reijnders (Milan), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Yunus Musah (Milan)
Forwards: Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus), Rafael Leao (Milan), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
Choice 1: Dusan Vlahovic (C), Kenan Yildiz (VC)
Choice 2: Rafael Leao (C), Andrea Cambiaso (VC)
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