Juve routed by Galatasaray, Atalanta lose in Dortmund, Bastoni apology as Inter visit Bodo | OneFootball

Italian clubs endured a bruising night in Europe, with Juventus thumped 5-2 by Galatasaray in a Champions League play-off first leg and Atalanta beaten 2-0 at Borussia Dortmund. Inter head to Norway to face Bodo later.

Bremer went off injured and Cabal was sent off, after which the Juventus defence folded. The return is in Turin on the 25th and a major turnaround is required. According to Football Italia, Spalletti described it as a step backwards and Comolli and Chiellini received bans after the San Siro tunnel chaos.

Bastoni apologised for exaggerating contact with Kalulu to gain an advantage, adding that threats to his wife and daughter were unacceptable. Chivu said he wanted no excuses about the cold or an artificial pitch as Inter kick off in Norway at 20.00 against Bodo.

Milan host Como at 19.45 seeking to cut the gap to five points. Allegri urged his squad to avoid distractions and said mistakes had to be eliminated amid the recent Inter and Juve controversies.

Real Madrid won 1-0 in Mourinho’s backyard, where Vinicius Jr was targeted with racist insults. Napoli suffered another setback as Rrahmani faces about two months out. Lazio president Lotito insisted he is not selling, with the Flaminio project presented.

Source: Football Italia