Today’s Papers: Serie A sides’ Champions League shambles as Real stun Roma
La Gazzetta dello Sport‘Scempions’: The pink paper plays on scempio, meaning shambles, as it notes that four defeats from four Italian sides in a single Champions League round had never happened b...
Serie A clubs experienced a disastrous night in the Champions League as Real Madrid dominated Roma. The Italian sides had never suffered four defeats in a single round before. Roma went from a 3-1 lead to a 4-3 loss after Real Madrid scored four goals in eight minutes. Roma lost Koné and Dybala to injuries, while Roma's coach Mourinho admitted that Roma "were superior, then…".
Como also suffered a defeat, losing to Feyenoord after previously leading. Milan and Juventus now face the task of restoring pride in Europe. Milan's young Devils, Camarda and Cisse, will face Salzburg, while Juventus will play in Vigo. Atalanta are almost favorites for the Conference League against Pafos. Inter showed signs of weakness with six goals conceded in two games, and Alisson, Olivera and Anguissa returned from injuries.
Spalletti is looking for a ferocious and venomous performance from his team in Vigo. Juve's coach Spalletti aims to shake things up before the match against Celta in Vigo, while Milan hopes that young striker Camarda will make an impact in Salzburg.
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