Avellino is at the center of Hans-Peter Briegel's memories, a former player who experienced intense clashes against the biancoverde club. In 1988, Briegel watched the last match between Sampdoria and Avellino from the bench, a game that marked Samp's relegation after ten years in Serie A. Briegel, who won the Scudetto with Verona in 1985, fondly recalls the battles against Avellino, emphasizing the importance of not conceding goals in a different football era. His career in Italy began with a memorable debut against Diego Armando Maradona's Napoli, but the clashes against Avellino remained etched in his mind. Briegel recounts how Verona suffered its first defeat against Avellino, an achievement that showcased the strength of the biancoverde team. Today, the memory of those matches is a tribute to the history of Italian football and the rivalry between the teams.