Italy was the epicenter of the early COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, and was hit very hard by the virus.
Friday, after three months away, Juventus, the current Serie A leaders, is back out on the pitch to resume the Coppa Italia semifinals against A.C. Milan, with the other semifinal set for Saturday between Napoli and Inter.
That is a powerhouse final four.
Juventus and Milan are tied at 1-1, after the two teams drew way back on February 13 at the San Siro. With Serie A set to resume next weekend, and Juventus far from a lock to win its ninth-straight title, this match Friday is a chance to lock up a place in the final Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico.
Juventus has Cristiano Ronaldo, and I would expect the cup expert to carry the day .
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ITALY TIM COPPA ITALIA CUP SEMIFINAL SECOND LEG
(Tied 1-1 on aggregate)
Juventus (-182) vs. AC Milan (+430), draw (+320), 3 p.m. EDT (ESPN+)
THE PICKS:
Juventus -1 Asian handicap (-108)
Juventus -0.5 first half (+107)
Cristiano Ronaldo to score (-106)
Paulo Dybala to score (+170)
Juventus win to nil (+150)