Juventus and Atalanta are set to contest the final of the Coppa Italia Primavera on Wednesday, 29 April, at the Arena Civica 'Gianni Brera' in Milan. The match, which kicks off at 17:00 local time, will be broadcast live on Sportitalia (channel 60 on digital terrestrial) and via the broadcaster's streaming service. A text-based live blog will also be available on Tuttosport.
This marks Juventus's first appearance in the final of the youth competition since they last won it in 2013. The Bianconeri, who have lifted the trophy four times in total, advanced by defeating Parma in the semi-final stage. Their head coach, former Juventus player Simone Padoin, emphasized the importance of the occasion following a recent league match against Roma. "We have a very important final ahead of us and we must arrive ready and regenerated," Padoin was quoted as saying.
Their opponents, Atalanta, are led by Marco Zanchi for this final, with regular coach Giovanni Bosi suspended. Atalanta's youth academy is widely regarded as one of the most productive in Italy, consistently feeding players into their successful senior side and supplying talent across Europe. A victory would further underscore the strength of their developmental system.
Probable line-ups published by Tuttosport suggest Atalanta will deploy a 3-4-1-2 formation, featuring Anelli in goal and attackers Baldo and Camara. Juventus, meanwhile, are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with the likes of Nicolò Rizzo in defense and Mattia Tiozzo and Giuseppe Merola supporting striker Nicola Durmisi in attack. The referee for the match will be Stefano Striamo from Salerno.
The final represents a significant moment for both clubs' youth prospects, offering a high-profile stage to showcase their talent. For Juventus, it is an opportunity to end an 11-year wait for the trophy and secure a piece of silverware in a season where their senior team has faced challenges. For Atalanta, it is a chance to claim a prestigious youth cup and continue the club's upward trajectory at all levels. The outcome could influence the immediate development paths of several young players involved, with impressive performances likely to accelerate calls for first-team consideration.
