The Lega Serie A has officially confirmed the precise dates and kick-off times for the upcoming Coppa Italia Round of 16 fixtures, spanning from December 1 to January 26. As the tournament enters this crucial phase, the top eight finishers from the previous Serie A campaign join the competition, highlighted by trophy holders Inter hosting Genoa to open their defense on December 1.
December Fixtures and Opening Clashes
The Round of 16 action gets underway in December with a series of high-profile encounters across three separate dates. Inter starts its cup campaign at home against Genoa on Tuesday, December 1, with a 20.00 UK kick-off time. The schedule continues the following evening as Como faces Cremonese on Wednesday, December 2, at 20.00. Juventus takes the pitch on Thursday, December 3, hosting Sassuolo at 20.00. Action resumes mid-month on Tuesday, December 15, when Bologna welcomes Palermo to the pitch at 20.00, followed by a heavyweight matchup between Napoli and Fiorentina on Wednesday, December 16, also slated for 20.00.
Did you know?
All scheduled kick-off times are listed in UK time, meaning fans watching locally in Italy need to add one hour to match the broadcast schedules.
January Schedule and Tournament Rules
The remaining fixtures shift to the new year, starting on Tuesday, January 12, when Roma hosts Verona at 20.00. Milan takes on Monza the next day on Wednesday, January 13, at 20.00. The Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday, January 26, with Atalanta squaring off against Udinese at 20.00. According to Lega Serie A tournament guidelines, victors are decided strictly on the night. Matches tied after 90 regulation minutes bypass extra time entirely and proceed directly to a penalty shoot-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Coppa Italia Round of 16 take place?
Are there extra time periods if a match ends in a draw?
No, matches go straight to a penalty shoot-out after 90 minutes if the score remains level.
When do the top Serie A teams enter the tournament?
The top eight finishers from the previous Serie A season enter the competition at the Round of 16 stage.
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