A Saturday filled with pre-season friendlies across Italy saw several top clubs conducting valuable testing. Juventus displayed defensive vulnerabilities, Atalanta saw Scamacca return to scoring form, and Bologna enjoyed a comfortable victory, spearheaded by a prolific Ciro Immobile.
RB Leipzig 1-2 Atalanta
Atalanta opened its summer friendly series with a 2-1 comeback win against Leipzig, showcasing a strong technical and physical performance. Openda initially put Leipzig ahead, but Atalanta responded through a late double – Scamacca equalized, and Bernasconi secured the victory in the 90th minute.
Juventus 2-2 Reggiana
Juventus drew 2-2 with Reggiana, raising some concerns. The Bianconeri fell behind thanks to a goal from Gimra, but quickly responded with goals from Conceição and Vlahović (who also hit the crossbar). The Bianconeri struggled to maintain defensive solidity, ultimately conceding a late goal from Gondo.
Lens 0-2 Roma
Roma secured a 2-0 victory against Lens, providing a positive test for head coach Gasperini. New signing Wesley made an immediate impact, scoring in the 1st minute. Mancini added the opener from a free kick, and Soulé sealed the win in the second half. Concerns remain regarding injuries to key players, namely Ndicka and Soulé.
Galatasaray 2-2 Lazio
Lazio faced a spirited Galatasaray in Istanbul, where the Turkish side officially presented its new signings, Osimhen and Sané. The match ended 2-2, with a double from Torreira for Galatasaray, and an own goal by Davinson Sánchez, alongside a goal from Zaccagni for Lazio. Osimhen struggled in front of goal, with several missed chances.
Twente 0-1 Udinese
Udinese secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Twente, spearheaded by a goal from Iker Bravo at the 50th minute. The match highlighted a strong performance from Udinese, generating numerous chances. Kosta Runjaic expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall performance.
Bologna 3-2 Levadiakos
Bologna dominated Levadiakos 3-2 in a high-scoring friendly. Ciro Immobile was the star of the show, scoring a double. The Italians took a 2-0 lead thanks to Immobile, but the Greeks mounted a comeback with a penalty goal from Layous, followed by another in the 83rd minute. Dallinga secured the victory in the 88th minute, though Bologna were reduced to ten men due to a red card issued to Posch.
Cagliari 1-0 Saint-Etienne
Cagliari secured a 1-0 victory over Saint-Etienne in the Trofeo Gigi Riva. Adopo scored the game’s only goal in the 33rd minute. The match was attended by former players Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon, who serve as the Italian National Team delegation.