FOOTBALL is back with a bang in Italy as two Serie A heavyweights clash in the Coppa Italia final four.
Juventus and AC Milan are set to resume their league duties next week, but restart their 2019/20 campaigns with the second leg of this semi-final tie.
Ronaldo netted from the spot back in February to leave the tie delicately poisedCredit: Alamy Live News
The contest is set up beautifully after the first encounter in February, which ended 1-1 in Milan after Cristiano Ronaldo netted a 91st minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
When is Juventus vs AC Milan?
- Originally scheduled for March 4, this game will be played exactly 100 days after that date.
- The two clubs are expected to meet at an empty Allianz Stadium on Friday, June 12.
- As with all games for the remainder of the season, it will be played behind closed doors.
What time is kick-off?
- Kick-off is expected to be at 8.45pm BST, but could be subject to change.
- Away goals are in effect, so a 1-1 draw would send the tie to penalties.
- There is reportedly NO extra time in this game, with the winner playing the victor of Napoli vs Inter.
Donnarumma has already clocked up 190 appearances for AC MilanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- As yet, there is no confirmed UK TV channel for the match.
- BT Sport have the rights to show the Coppa Italia on these shores though and a late change to the scheduling could mean the game is shown live.
- Stay with us here on SunSport for all the very latest from this match and the return of football around Europe.
What is the team news?
The visitors are sweating on the fitness of Gonzalo Higuain, who strained a muscle after returning to training.
Long-term absentee Merih Demiral remains out, but apart from that Maurizio Sarri has no major concerns.
For Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ruled out after snapping his Achilles tendon back in May.
But in a boost, Gianluigi Donnarumma has overcome a persistent ankle knock and look set to start between the sticks.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
