Juventus takes the Italian Cup, Atalanta remains the Europa League

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“It thundered so much that it rained”. In the end, the Italian Cup, despite the predictions, goes to Juventus for the 15th time in its history and instead Atalanta remains the last chance. The Goddess was unable to repeat the super matches against Roma and Olympique Marseille and was stuck in the net prepared by Massimiliano Allegri. An evening that is worth a lot for Juve who win a trophy that was missing for three years, the last time they won the Italian Cup against Atalanta in Reggio Emilia.

Juventus “never dies” and takes the Italian Cup

On the eve of the match, in the preceding hours, with the Italian Cup final in sight, many were convinced that Juventus would start as an underdog against Atalanta. Yet, ready to go, and the Old Lady, after the absolute blackout of these months, immediately proved to be the usual ruthless Lady of Italian football. The striker was his number 9, Dusan Vlahovic, often underestimated like Juve. The Juventus center forward, as voracious as Juventus, decides the Italian Cup with a single shot (and almost another…). And he brings yet another Italian Cup to Juventus’ trophy cabinet, his first professional title, for him and many other young teammates. And, even as the underdog against Atalanta, they won the trophy.

Atalanta cannot hold the role of favorites on the eve

Despite the defeat, Gian Piero Gasperini was still satisfied with his Atalanta’s performance. The third out of three Italian Cup finals lost does not seem to have affected the beliefs of the coach from Grugliasco. That said, on the pitch, the Goddess was unable to sustain the role of favorite. Gasp’s team took to the field without having the measures of Juventus, they were hit coldly, and never really reacted. The only real jolt comes from Lookman who hits the post to Perin’s right. For the rest, the Goddess never manages to engage the Juventus goalkeeper because the Juventus defense rejects all or almost all attempts. Also due to a slight decline compared to the latest performances, effectively not holding the role of favorite in the predictions. And now she has “only” the Europa League left to win the first trophy of the wonderful Gasperini cycle.

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