Olimpia Milano-Virtus Bologna, again not going to happen

The last Italian Cup confrontation in 2019, also in the quarterfinals

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The Final Eight of the Italian Cup kicks off today in Turin. Eight teams for one dream: to raise the trophy. Last year, the success è ended up in the hands of Basket Napoli that, in the final, beat Olimpia Milano. The red-and-whites, along with Virtus Bologna and Basket Treviso, are the multiple winners of the Italian Cup: eight total titles.

Two games are scheduled today, both valid for the quarterfinals: Brescia-Derthona (18:00) and Milan-Virtus Bologna (20:45). Obviously, spotlight on the challenge between the two battleships of Italian basketball. Their last confrontation in the Italian Cup dates back to the quarterfinals of the 2019 edition with success of the Black Vs.

Curiously, in the entire history of the competition, Olimpia Milano and Virtus Bologna have never faced each other in the finals. In six direct confrontations, three wins on each side but never a final with the trophy up for grabs. At this point, è it is clear that it will not happen this year either, considering that one of the two will stop at the quarterfinals.

"In the Italian Cup, a knockout competition, there is no predictable match. Those who will manage in each match to get as close as possible to their maximum performance level will have a better chance of success, although usually rebounds and defense are decisive in order to make up for any of the shooting percentages from the field", the words of coach Messina. Mirotic è with the team in Turin. It is still not è clear whether or not he will be employed after the long stop.