Overview

• Nikola Vlasic’s 52nd-minute strike earned Torino a 1-0 victory over Modena to advance to the Coppa Italia round of 16 against Pisa.
• Torino struggled to create clear-cut chances against Serie B opposition and relied on a second-half tactical reshuffle to find the breakthrough.
• Duvan Zapata came off the bench for his first competitive action since suffering knee ligament and meniscus damage in October 2024.
• Baroni gave minutes to recent signings Cyril Ngonge and Giovanni Simeone as he balances fitness and squad roles ahead of the Serie A opener.
• In parallel play, Udinese defeated Carrarese 2-0 with goals from Atta and Iker Bravo and will face Palermo in the next round.