Serie A Roundup, Matchday 14
Matchday 14 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.
Cagliari 1-0 Verona
Cagliari ended a five-match winless run by defeating Verona 1-0 in Serie A, marking their first head-to-head win in the top division since November 2017. This win puts Cagliari 3 points above the relegation zone. Verona, on the other hand, are in a precarious position, just a point above the relegation zone.
Como 1-1 Monza
The match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia ended in a 1-1 tie between Como and Monza, leaving both teams stuck in the Serie A relegation zone. Monza has managed to remain unbeaten away from home against all teams except for the top two prior to this round. However, they must find a way to convert draws into victories if they want to maintain their position in the top tier for a fourth consecutive season.
AC Milan 3-0 Empoli
AC Milan secured a 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A, thanks to two goals in the first half, which extended their unbeaten streak to six matches (4 wins, 2 draws). This victory also represents the Rossoneri’s first home league win in three attempts, as Fonseca and his team aim to overcome their early-season difficulties and strengthen their push for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Empoli has managed only one win in their last five matches but still sits in the midtable.
Bologna 3-0 Venezia
Dan Ndoye scored his first brace in Serie A, leading Bologna to a solid 3-0 win against struggling Venezia, which extended their unbeaten streak at home in the league to 10 games (3 wins, 7 draws). Ndoye’s goal in the 71st minute secured Bologna’s fifth league victory of the season, placing them in eighth position. Meanwhile, the winless Venezia continues to sit at the bottom of the table after suffering their fourth straight loss.
Udinese 0-2 Genoa
Genoa maintained their resurgence with a well-earned 2-0 win against 10-man Udinese, marking their fourth consecutive unbeaten match in Serie A under Patrick Vieira. This victory lifted Genoa to 14th place in the standings, putting them three points above the relegation zone. On the other hand, Udinese has not won in five matches and, despite being in the top half of the table, they are now nearer to the relegation zone than to the spots for European qualification after a strong start to the season.
Torino 0-1 Napoli
Napoli increased their advantage at the top of the Serie A table after a close win against Torino, which was their fifth league victory this season by just one goal. Torino, along with Venezia, has earned the fewest points in Serie A since matchweek six, resulting in Vanoli’s team sitting in midtable after suffering their seventh defeat of the season.
Parma 3-1 Lazio
Parma secured a 3-1 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, marking their first win against them in 15 tries. This defeat sets Lazio back in the early title race, leaving them in fifth place and ending their eight-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. On the other hand, Parma ended a five-game winless streak at home, achieving only their second win in 12 matches overall.
Fiorentina vs Inter
The match was abandoned after Edoardo Bove collapsed in the first half.
Lecce 1-1 Juventus
Ante Rebić netted a thrilling equalizer in stoppage time, helping Lecce secure a 1-1 draw against Juventus. Despite the setback, Juventus maintained their unbeaten streak in Serie A, now at 22 matches. The outcome places Juve in sixth position after recording their eighth draw in 14 league matches, while Lecce is in 16th place, two points above the relegation zone.
AS Roma 0-2 Atalanta
Atalanta narrowed the gap to the Serie A leaders to just one point following a tough 2-0 victory against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, marking their fifth consecutive unbeaten match against Roma (with four wins and one draw). Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is now on a 13-match unbeaten streak across all competitions as they chase the Scudetto. On the other hand, Roma faces another disappointing result, as their failure to score has left them in 15th place with four consecutive losses, putting them dangerously close to the relegation zone.
