LIVESTREAM Italy PPV: Bergamo Lions @ Parma Panthers, April 6, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)

AFI | American Football | 04/06/2025

Graphic: Dante Bustos

The Parma Panthers (3-2) look to reignite their playoff push as they host the Bergamo Lions (0-5) in Week 8 of the 2025 Italian Football League at Sergio Lanfranchi Stadium on April 6.

Returning home after a momentum-denting 24-21 loss to the Ancona Dolphins, the Panthers aim to reclaim their defensive solidity and offensive rhythm to stay atop the playoff race.

Bergamo’s Redemption Quest
This clash holds added significance as a rematch of their Week 3 rout of Bergamo (35–10), where Parma’s dominance set the tone for their early-season success. The Lions, despite their youth, arrive with a point to prove. Their physical defense and evolving offense – capable of challenging seasoned opponents – will test Parma’s resilience.

Panthers’ Offensive Firepower vs. Defensive Discipline
For the Panthers, offensive coordinator eyes will focus on quarterbacks Tommaso Monardi and Robbie Patterson to sharpen red-zone execution, leveraging playmakers like receivers Carlo Tassan, Dominic Fiscelli, and Dario Zatti, alongside dual-threat RB Jay Parnell. Defensively, Parma must contain Bergamo’s explosive plays and minimize unforced errors that plagued them in Ancona.

Ticket Details & Midseason Showdown
Bergamo’s underdog spirit and tactical adjustments since their first-leg defeat make them a wildcard, but Parma’s home advantage and veteran core tilt expectations. Can the Panthers reassert their playoff credentials, or will the Lions roar back into contention? A pivotal chapter unfolds Sunday.