Serie A

Roma put up a decent fight versus Napoli in coach's Ranieri return but were still defeated. Atalanta notched their seventh triumph in a row versus Parma.

Bologna will make their debut in the competition after finishing fifth last season, while Monza eliminated Sudtirol and Brescia in previous rounds.

Two proper contenders that are gravitating near the top of the Serie A standings will have to lock horns in the Coppa Italia's Round of Eight already.

Venezia were unlucky not to beat Juventus, who leveled at the death through a PK. Cagliari fought hard but were still upended by Atalanta and Fiorentina.

Atalanta recorded their tenth win in a row by nipping Cagliari with a late push. Empoli were subpar in their recent home defeat at the hands of Torino.

After a stunning relegation, Sassuolo will usher in their new cycle with coach Fabio Grosso at the helm against a perennial playoff contender in Serie B.