The schedule for the European Cup is very tight.
The second round of matches quickly began.
In this round, Italy's opponent is Russia, while France will face the current group leader Portugal.
Both matches are highly anticipated because traditionally, these matchups are seen as a 60/40 split.
France and Italy have a slightly higher chance of winning, but Portugal and Russia are strong contenders.
Isn't Italy known for a strong defense?
Russia is known for their aerial bombardment team, often nicknamed "Kilov Airship," borrowing the name from a unit in Red Alert.
Before the match, many Russian players were interviewed, and the consensus was "Italy cannot compare to the France Team, and we believe we have a chance to defeat Italy."
And Russia's star player Olic further commented: "At Arsenal, I indeed lost to Lu Yang, but that was different. At Arsenal, I hadn't fully integrated, and perhaps next season, Arsenal and I will offer a new look to everyone."
