Serie A Roundup, Matchday 11
Matchday 11 of the 2024/25 Serie A season showcased thrilling matches, surprising results, and remarkable performances from players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Bologna 1-0 Lecce
Bologna secured a late win, their first at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in eight Serie A matches, thanks to Riccardo Orsolini’s precise header in the final moments. This result puts Lecce in a tough spot, remaining in the relegation zone after their sixth consecutive league match without a win. The victory also marks Bologna’s first home win since defeating Salernitana in April of last season. On the other hand, Lecce has set an undesirable record by failing to score in seven straight away league games, and they have yet to find the net in any league away match this season.
Udinese 0-2 Juventus
Juventus delivered an impressive away performance, securing a 2-0 win against Udinese in their Serie A match. This result means they have remained unbeaten in all 11 of their league games this season (5 wins, 6 draws). The win brings Thiago Motta’s team within four points of the top position for now, while Udinese falls five points behind Juventus after experiencing their second home loss of the season.
Monza 0-1 AC Milan
Tijjani Reijnders’ header in the first half secured AC Milan’s first away victory without conceding since March, as they defeated struggling Monza 1-0 in Serie A. This marks their third win in four matches, relieving some pressure on Fonseca. However, the Serie A powerhouse still has significant work ahead, trailing league leaders Napoli by eight points.
Napoli 0-3 Atalanta
Atalanta closed the gap to Serie A leaders Napoli by securing a 3-0 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, achieving their fifth straight win in the league. This loss marked Napoli’s first in 10 games, and the disappointing performance they displayed in the second half will likely be a major concern for Conte. The Azzurri have a difficult task ahead as they get ready to take on defending champions Inter Milan next week, right before the international break.
Torino 0-1 Fiorentina
Moise Kean’s lone goal earned Fiorentina their first win in 13 trips to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, bringing their total Serie A victories against Torino to 50 for each team. La Viola has now achieved seven consecutive wins, increasing their unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions. Additionally, they have recorded three straight clean sheets against Torino in Serie A for the first time since 1969.
Verona 3-2 AS Roma
AS Roma’s search for an away victory in Serie A this season continues after they lost 3-2 to Hellas Verona at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Livramento received a red card in the last minute of stoppage time, but it had little impact as the home team secured a thrilling win. This marked only Verona’s second victory in their last eight games, allowing them to move to 13th place. Meanwhile, a frustrated Roma’s inconsistent start to the season persists, leaving them in 12th place.
Inter 1-0 Venezia
Inter Milan climbed to second place in the Serie A standings by defeating Venezia 1-0 at the San Siro, marking their eighth consecutive match without a loss in all competitions. Venezia managed to score late in stoppage time, however, Marvin Šverko’s goal was disallowed by VAR, allowing the Nerazzurri to secure the win and close the gap on early leaders Napoli after 11 matches. Meanwhile, Venezia remains in the relegation zone with only eight points.
Parma 0-1 Genoa
Genoa broke their dismal streak of nine games without a win by securing a late 1-0 victory against Parma, allowing the Rossoblù to climb off the bottom of the Serie A standings. They successfully held on to earn crucial three points, moving them one point clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Parma’s situation worsened as they now find themselves in 14th place, tied on points with Genoa, edging closer to the relegation battle.
Empoli 1-0 Como
Pietro Pellegri’s goal secured a 1-0 victory for Empoli against Como in Serie A, marking the first encounter between the two teams since February 2003. Lorenzo Colombo had two impressive shots that narrowly missed the target, while Alberto Cerri’s deflected effort at the opposite end rolled to Vásquez. With this win, Empoli ended their five-match winless streak and moved up two spots in the Serie A standings. Como, on the other hand, remains just one point above the relegation zone, having not won in their last five games.
Lazio 2-1 Cagliari
Lazio climbed to fifth place in Serie A by holding off a late comeback from Cagliari to secure a 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, preventing the visitors from achieving their first win at this stadium since 2013. With this win, Lazio has now gone 11 home league games without a loss and has extended their unbeaten streak against Cagliari in Serie A to 19 matches. As a result, Cagliari remains just one point above the relegation zone after 11 matches.
