By Cesare Milanti/ info@eurohoops.net
It’s a game full of charm that brings back fond memories. At the same time, it’s a rivalry that has reemerged in recent years with legendary figures Ettore Messina and Sergio Scariolo facing each other on the respective benches.
On Wednesday night, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will face Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Round 7 of the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. It’s the first game between the two Italian clubs on the continental stage in 25 years.
Both teams are currently out of the playoff zone with Milan riding in on a 3-3 record after a loss against Real Madrid and Virtus Bologna on a 2-4 record after losing at home against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in Round 6.
Let’s take a look back at the five most-thrilling clashes between Milan and Virtus played on the former’s home floor: