Juventus vs Empoli: Coppa Italia Quarterfinals Analysis and Review
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The Coppa Italia quarterfinals match between Juventus and Empoli is set to take place on February 26, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The two teams have a long history, with their first meeting dating back to 1987. In their previous 34 encounters, Juventus has emerged victorious 24 times, while Empoli has won only 5 matches. The Bianconeri have been dominant in their home games, winning 14 out of 17 matches against Empoli in Turin.
In the Coppa Italia, the two teams have met only once before, in the 2007-2008 season. Empoli won the first leg 2-1, but Juventus came back to win the second leg 5-3, eliminating Empoli from the competition. This season, Juventus is seeking to defend their Coppa Italia title, having won the tournament a record 15 times. Empoli, on the other hand, is looking to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2007. The team has been struggling in recent months, with no wins in their last 11 matches and no goals scored in their last 356 minutes of play.
Despite their poor form, Empoli has a number of talented players, including Ardian Ismajli, who has made 100 appearances for the team. The match will also see the return of former Juventus player Mattia De Sciglio, who now plays for Empoli. The referee for the match will be Francesco Fourneau, who has previously officiated 5 matches involving Empoli and 6 matches involving Juventus. The two teams will be looking to give their all in the match, with Empoli seeking to cause an upset and Juventus aiming to defend their title and reach the semifinals.
The match will be a crucial test for both teams, with the winner advancing to the semifinals and the loser being eliminated from the competition. Juventus will be looking to their experienced players, such as Thiago Motta, to lead the team to victory. Empoli, on the other hand, will be relying on their young players, such as Bacci and Tosto, to make a significant impact in the match. The team that can capitalize on their chances and make the most of their possession will likely emerge victorious.
Here are the match scores between Juventus and Empoli in their last 5 encounters:
- Juventus 4, Empoli 1
- Juventus 2, Empoli 0
- Empoli 1, Juventus 2
- Juventus 3, Empoli 0
- Empoli 0, Juventus 1
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