The second day of matches in the 33rd Scopigno Cup features the first notable elimination: Juventus, who lost 2-1 to Vegalta Sendai, handing the group crown to the Japanese side, who also won their opening match against Ternana (1-0). Atalanta, on the other hand, defeated Rieti resoundingly 13-0 and tomorrow they face Fiorentina with a three-goal advantage and a chance of advancing to the semifinals even with a draw. At the ‘Tilesi’ stadium in Amatrice, Lazio won 3-1 against Midtyjlland, putting their qualification a serious possibility, now dependent on the Danes’ result against Roma, the latter forced to win by more than two goals. In the Campania group, Napoli eluded Avellino’s assault with a valuable 3-1 victory and will try to book their place in Friday’s semifinals against Benevento. But the second day of the Scopigno Cup will also be remembered as Leo XIV’s first time at the event, with the presence of a delegation of the twelve participating teams at the Sala Nervi in ​​the Vatican.