Atalanta and Juventus will meet in the Trofeo Achille e Cesare Bortolotti

Two of the most important clubs in recent years — finishing 3rd and 4th respectively last season, and therefore qualified for the Champions League.

This will be a chance to see Ivan Jurić’s new Atalanta, as well as Igor Tudor’s Juventus, with the coach confirmed after an excellent end to the 2024/25 campaign. With just one week until the Serie A kicks off, there’s no room for mistakes! This will be the last opportunity to prepare for the season opener in the best possible way.

One week before the start of Serie A, the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy brings a touch of glamour to the football weekend with an exciting duel: Atalanta vs Juventus.

It’s not just a summer friendly, but the final test for two teams aiming for a strong start to the league. Atalanta, coming off a summer full of changes and searching for a new identity after the Gasperini era, has appointed Ivan Juric as coach and is ready to bounce back after a difficult season.

On the other side, Igor Tudor’s Juventus continues its path of consolidation – with high ambitions and a new striker to keep an eye on. With tactical revolutions, new faces, and the desire for a strong start, these ninety minutes will offer a taste of what awaits us in the league.

Atalanta has closed the Gasperini era and is relying on his former protégé Juric, who brings similar ideas but has yet to find the right formula.

Preseason has been mixed: a prestigious win against Leipzig, but also a clear 0-4 defeat to Cologne and a dramatic 3-3 draw with Opatija.

After Retegui’s departure to Saudi Arabia and the uncertain future of Lookman, Atalanta is preparing for a transitional year. Against Juventus, Juric will be looking for answers, especially regarding defensive stability.