The prestigious Coppa Italia is capturing the attention of football fans across Italy as the 2024-2025 edition reaches its thrilling quarterfinal stage. Tonight's fixtures, featuring two heavyweights—Inter Milan and Lazio, along with Juventus and Empoli—promises exhilarating action as teams battle for spots in the semifinals.
Inter Milan will face Lazio tonight at 21:00 on Canale 5, marking one of the most anticipated matchups of this year's tournament. The match will be aired live, providing fans exclusive access without any subscription required, thanks to Mediaset's coverage of the competition for the next three years, extending through to 2027. Julián Álvarez, Inter's key striker, looks to take the lead, bolstered by their recent form which has kept them atop the Serie A standings.
The Inter-Lazio matchup is particularly significant, as it reignites old rivalries. The last meeting between these two teams saw Lazio triumph on penalties during the 2018-2019 Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Tonight, Lazio will be eager to secure another victory, drawing upon their history against Inter.
Juventus, another contender, will play Empoli tomorrow at the same time, 21:00, also on Canale 5. Juventus, which is known for its storied success in the tournament, including several recent championships, looks to continue its quest for another title. The Bianconeri have had strong performances, defeating Cagliari decisively 4-0 in their last match.
Empoli, on the other hand, arrives at this stage as the underdog. Having progressed from the first round, they recently eliminated teams like Torino and Fiorentina. Their unexpected success adds excitement to their clash against Juventus, who will be seeking to assert their dominance.
Both matches will be supported by live commentary on Canale 5, with expert analysis from renowned football figures post-match to discuss performances and strategies. Commentators for Inter-Lazio will include Massimo Callegari and Massimo Paganin, followed by Monica Bertini presenting the post-match studio coverage. Similarly, Juventus vs. Empoli will have Riccardo Trevisani and Simone Tiribocchi providing commentary from the pitch.
The road to the semifinals promises to be intense as Milan and Bologna have already qualified following their matches, leaving fans eager to see if the reigning champions will extend their legacy or if fresh challengers will emerge.
Fans should tune in not only for the matches but to experience the exhilarating atmosphere as the competition heats up toward crowning this season's Coppa Italia champion.