Serie A Roundup, Matchday 10
The tenth round of the 2024/25 Serie A season featured exciting games, unexpected outcomes, and outstanding player performances. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Lecce 1-0 Verona
Patrick Dorgu’s header in the second half helped Lecce escape the last place in Serie A, as they secured a 1-0 victory against Verona at the Stadio Via del Mare, marking their first win over Verona since February 2019. Under Luca Gotti, Lecce appeared revitalized and showcased a strong performance, putting an end to their previous scoring struggles and breaking a five-match losing streak across all competitions. Meanwhile, Verona suffered their sixth loss in seven Serie A matches, and with a league-high of 22 goals conceded, concerns are mounting for Paolo Zanetti’s team, which is now only one point above the relegation zone.
Cagliari 0-2 Bologna
Bologna climbed to 11th on the Serie A standings with a solid 2-0 victory over Cagliari, breaking a streak of five matches without a win in all competitions. Italiano’s team secured the three points easily, allowing the head coach to maintain his remarkable unbeaten streak against Cagliari, which now stands at seven games with five wins. On the other hand, Davide Nicola was left to ponder his team’s fifth league loss of the season, as they have not managed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine Serie A matches since their scoreless draw with Roma on the season’s opening day.
AC Milan 0-2 Napoli
Napoli maintained their lead at the top of Serie A after a convincing 2-0 victory against AC Milan. With over a quarter of the season gone, the Partenopei are now only one point away from their standing after 10 matches in their championship-winning 2022/23 season. This match was exactly what Antonio Conte would have wanted from his squad, as their scoring efficiency was matched by a solid defensive performance. Although it was AC Milan’s first home loss in eight matches, it was a harsh defeat for the Rossoneri, who remain outside the European qualification places in the Serie A table.
Venezia 3-2 Udinese
Joel Pohjanpalo scored two penalties, one in each half, leading Venezia to a 3-2 win against Udinese at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. This crucial victory in Veneto marks Venezia’s first win in five games, allowing them to climb off the bottom of the table, pushing Genoa down. Meanwhile, Udinese missed the chance to reach fourth place, suffering their first competitive head-to-head loss since December 2001.
Empoli 0-3 Inter
Inter Milan narrowed the gap to four points behind Napoli at the top of Serie A after Davide Frattesi scored two goals in a solid 3-0 win against 10-man Empoli. This victory marks Inter’s seventh consecutive match without a loss (6 wins, 1 draw) and their third straight away win, bringing them closer to Napoli. On the other hand, Empoli’s winless streak has now reached five matches, and they are still searching for their first home league goal of the season.
Juventus 2-2 Parma
Juventus fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Parma in Serie A, with I Crociati managing to avoid defeat for the second time in seven encounters. Parma had two excellent chances late in the game, but both Charpentier and Pontus Almqvist were thwarted. This match marked Parma’s fifth draw in their last six Serie A games, as they prepare for important matches against Genoa and Venezia. In the closing moments, Delprato cleared Yıldız’s shot off the line, forcing Juventus to accept their third draw in four league matches, leaving them seven points behind the leaders, Napoli.
Atalanta 2-0 Monza
Lazar Samardžić made headlines with his second-half goal, leading Atalanta to a 2-0 victory over struggling Monza, marking their seventh consecutive game without a loss in Serie A. Although the score may seem comfortable, the match was much closer than it appears. Atalanta will feel relieved after a performance that fell short of their Europa League-winning form, yet it was enough to secure their fourth clean sheet in six matches. Meanwhile, Monza’s three-game unbeaten streak has come to an end, and they continue to sit close to the relegation zone of Serie A.
Genoa 0-1 Fiorentina
Fiorentina faced more challenges than anticipated at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris but ultimately secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Genoa, who have now gone nine matches without a win. Raffaele Palladino’s team owed part of their success to their goalkeeper, De Gea, who made a crucial save to deny Martínez Quarta’s header in stoppage time. This victory marked Fiorentina’s fourth consecutive win in the league and their sixth across all competitions, while Genoa has suffered consecutive home defeats against Fiorentina for the first time.
Como 1-5 Lazio
Lazio climbed to fifth place in Serie A after a decisive 5-1 victory against Como, securing their seventh win in the last eight matches in all competitions and prolonging Como’s search for their first clean sheet of the season. This victory also represents Lazio’s eighth win in their last nine encounters with newly-promoted teams. In contrast, Como’s loss means they have not won in their last four league matches.
AS Roma 1-0 Torino
AS Roma earned a much-needed three points in Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Torino, thanks to Paulo Dybala’s first-half goal. This win improved their impressive head-to-head record against Torino to just one loss in the last 10 encounters. Torino pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but clear opportunities were scarce as Jurić’s defense held strong, securing Roma’s first win in four league matches. Meanwhile, Paolo Vanoli’s team will be eager to recover against Fiorentina on Sunday after suffering their fifth defeat in six games across all competitions.
