Juventus back in action against Milan

Juventus begin 2007 in suitably prestigious fashion. On the 6th January, the Bianconeri will be in action at the San Siro as they challenge Milan for the “Trofeo Berlusconi”. It’s the 15th edition of the friendly between Italian football’s most decorated sides, a clash which has never failed to set previous summers alight. The game has a winter flavour for the first time this year but that won’t stop the temperature reaching boiling-point at the Giuseppe Meazza. Aside from the age-old rivalry between the pair, the clash will be the perfect indicator of the condition the two teams are in after the winter break and of Juventus’ future ambitions as they chase down a return to Serie A.

The “Berlusconi” has become a classic of the Italian footballing calendar and - with the exception of 1992, 1993 and 1994, when Milan hosted Inter, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich - the trophy has been an annual head-to-head between the Bianconeri and the Rossoneri, ever since its inception in 1991. As things stand, Juventus lead the way with eight victories to Milan’s seven.

History

1991 Juventus
1992 Milan
1993 Milan
1994 Milan
1995 Juventus
1996 Milan
1997 Milan
1998 Juventus
1999 Juventus
2000 Juventus
2001 Juventus
2002 Milan
2003 Juventus
2004 Juventus
2005 Milan

Facts and figures

Juventus goal scorers in the Trofeo Berlusconi
Del Piero 3 goals
Inzaghi 3
Casiraghi 2
Conte, Trezeguet, Camoranesi, Olivera, Vieira: 1 goal

Bianconeri with the most appearances in the Trofeo Berlusconi
Del Piero 11 appearances
Tacchinardi 9
Birindelli 7
Ferrara 7

Juventus players with the most wins in the Trofeo Berlusconi
Del Piero 7 victories
Iuliano 7
Pessotto 7
Birindelli 6
Tacchinardi 6
Tudor 5
Zambrotta 5

Juventus coaches with the most wins in the Trofeo Berlusconi
Lippi 4 times
Ancelotti 2
Capello 1
Trapattoni 1

In the event of a Juventus victory, Deschamps will become the first man to win the Trofeo Berlusconi both as a player (1995 & 1998) and coach.