13 September 2023
There are a lot of links between Juventus and the 'Pozzo-La Marmora' Stadium in Biella, which has been chosen as the new home of Juventus Women for the 2023/24 season. Our connection to the stadium goes back a long way, and this season will see our Bianconere play there for the first time.
That cannot be said of the men's team, though. Between the Italian Cup and friendlies, we have played 31 times there since 1938, with Juventus winning 29 of those and losing just twice.
A stadium steeped in history
The stadium was named after Alessandro La Marmora and was inaugurated in 1936, serving as the home of Biellese since - they are one of the 100 oldest teams in Italian football. The club spent a number of years in Serie C and they are now in Eccellenza.
Since 2008, the stadium has had a different name, paying tribute to Vittorio Pozzo - former Italy coach and winner of two World Cups in 1934 and 1938, as well as the Olympic Games in Berlin.
Friendlies in the 2000s
Without going too far back in time, a number of friendlies in the 2000s come to mind for Juventus fans.
In Biellese's centenary year, Marcello Lippi's Juve appeared at the La Marmora on September 12, 2002, with the Scudetto on their chests. It was their last friendly before the start of Serie A, and it ended in an 8-0 win for Juventus with some big names on the scoresheet, including a double from Alessandro Del Piero.
That afternoon turned into a party, the stands were packed with fans, and the even led to future visits. Juve returned in 2004 and 2005, this time with Fabio Capello on the bench and claimed 5-0 and 6- wins.
Iling-Junior leaves his mark on a Primavera Derby
In the more recent past, the 2021/22 season brought more good memories in Biella. Juventus' Under-19s played against Torino's Primavera side in the derby, as that was Toro's home stadium that season.
The derby came on January 29, and Samuel Iling-Junior left his mark on the game with a brace in a 4-3 win, taking home the points for the Bianconeri.
These are just a few, but there have been a number of fond memories which we hope will serve as good luck charms for our girls.
Now, a new adventure is about to begin in Biella
