Thursday dawns with the opening of a European super-feast, and Real Madrid and Atalanta will be in the spotlight. The coaches of the two teams, Anzalotti and Gaspariani, are both from the same roots in Italy. They worked together at Juventus in the past, and Gaspariani knows the "Fat An" tactics very well. He is eager to bring Atlético an unexpected victory and taste the sweetness of the UEFA Super League title for the first time.
Looking back, the 66-year-old Gaspariani was in charge of the Zuyuntas youth team from 1994 to 2003, and was the first team manager from 1999 to 2001. He and Anciarotti have known each other for many years and have a deep friendship. Before the match, Anzilotti praised his old friend: "Atalanta has become a regular in European tournaments in recent years, and Gaspariani's achievements are remarkable. He has done a great job and produced many outstanding players. I'm sure this will continue." Gaspariani also paid tribute to "Fat An" for his great achievements and considered him a role model to follow.
In recent years, Atlanta has produced a number of outstanding players, such as striker Helen, who moved to Manchester United for £72 million (about HK$720 million) a while ago. Currently, many of the core players are attracting attention from top clubs, such as midfielder Goupmenas, who is coveted by Zuyuntas, who are expected to acquire the 26-year-old Dutch international for 55 million euros (about HK$470 million). If Atlanta can win the UEFA Super Cup, more players are expected to be in demand from major giants.
