Italian Cup Thrills Return to Italia 1
Football fans, get ready for a feast of Italian Cup action as the competition bursts back onto your screens with a riveting lineup of Round of 16 encounters. From December 3rd through the 5th, some of Serie A’s biggest names will enter the fray, vying for a coveted spot in the next round.
The excitement kicks off Tuesday, December 3rd, with Bologna facing off against Monza at 6:30 PM. Catch all the action live on Italia 1, with expert commentary provided by Riccardo Trevisani and Giancarlo Camolese.
The night’s second fixture sees AC Milan take on Sassuolo at 9:00 PM, also broadcast live on Italia 1. Massimo Callegari and Roberto Cravero will guide you through this clash of titans.
Wednesday, December 4th, sees another thrilling showdown as Fiorentina battles it out against Empoli at 9:00 PM. Tune in to Italia 1 for live coverage and expert insights from Riccardo Trevisani and Simone Tiribocchi.
The action culminates on Thursday, December 5th, with a highly anticipated clash between Lazio and Napoli, kicking off at 9:00 PM on Italia 1.
Massimo Callegari and Massimo Paganin will be on commentary duty for this nail-biting encounter.
Throughout the midweek extravaganza, talented analysts will provide in-depth pre and post-match analysis. Monica Bertini will steer insightful discussions alongside a rotating panel of football experts, including Ivan Zazzaroni, Cristian Panucci, Massimo Mauro, Graziano Cesari, Sandro Sabatini, Giuseppe Incocciati, Ciccio Graziani, Andrea De Marco, Mino Taveri, Andrea Ranocchia,
Don’t miss a single moment of the Italian Cup’s early rounds. Every match will be available for viewing on Italia 1, free-to-air, and streamed live on Mediaset Infinity and sportmediaset.it.
Who is playing for Italy in the Davis Cup?
## Italian Cup Thrill
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! Today we’re joined by tennis expert and analyst, Alex Reed, to discuss the thrilling news coming out of the Davis Cup. Italy is heading to the finals again thanks to a dominating performance by their star player, Jannik Sinner. Alex Reed, can you tell us – what were your impressions of Sinner’s match against Alex de Minaur?
**Alex Reed:** It was a fantastic performance by Sinner. He really controlled the match from start to finish, never letting De Minaur gain any real momentum. The final score of 6-3, 6-4 reflects the level of dominance he showed on the court. [[1](https://www.tennis.com/news/videos/interview-jannik-sinner-secures-second-straight-davis-cup-final-appearance-for-italy)].
**Host:** Sinner mentioned in a recent interview how important the Davis Cup is to him. It seems like this Italian team has a real passion for representing their country. What do you think makes this tournament so special for them?
**Alex Reed:** I think it’s a combination of things. Representing your country on the world stage is a huge honor, and the Davis Cup format, with its national team aspect, fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and national pride. You can see just how much it means to these players, especially Sinner.
**Host:** Well, it’s certainly exciting times for Italian tennis with Sinner leading the charge. We’ll be following their progress in the Davis Cup final closely. Alex Reed, thanks so much for joining us today and sharing your insights!
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure!
