Juventus dominate Serie A Femminile much like the men own their division, monopolising the silverware available to Italian female clubs. Two years competing in the women’s game, two league titles. While the likes of Brescia used to dominate the division, the impression is that women didn't play until the Old Lady approved.

Milan, also in their second season, have done everything right to rival the Bianconere. After four games, the rivals top the table, only separated by goal difference.

The two sides make up 61% of the Italian national squad who performed so gallantly in this past summer’s World Cup. In their first appearance in 20 years, the team placed fifth overall. There’s no doubt that women’s football in Italy is surging.

Cristiana Girelli powers both Juve and the Azzurri. In red-hot form, she's struck for 19 goals in her last 20 games. The 29-year-old is no stranger to success having won six Scudettos, six Coppas d'Italia and six SuperCoppas with Verona, Brescia and Juventus. Girelli has fantastic awareness in the box. She doesn't move too much. Finding a pocket of space and camping in it, she’s the blueprint target-woman. Get the ball to her; she’ll do the rest. This season, she has five goals in four league games.

Manager Rita Guarino is spoiled for choice up front. She's yet to deploy Barbara Bonansea, the Italian forward who ensured the national team’s advancement in the World Cup with 13 goals in qualifying.