Serie A Roundup, Matchday 26
Matchday 26 of the 2024/25 Serie A season featured exciting games, unexpected outcomes, and outstanding displays from various players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Lecce 0-1 Udinese
Udinese secured their first away victory in four Serie A matches after achieving back-to-back 1-1 draws against US Lecce, who have now gone four home games in a row without scoring at Stadio Via del Mare.
Venezia 0-0 Lazio
Venezia broke their streak of three consecutive Serie A losses by drawing 0-0 with Lazio at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. However, a victory for struggling Parma means that Venezia remains six points away from safety.
Parma 2-0 Bologna
Cristian Chivu began his tenure as Parma’s manager on a high note, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses with an unexpected win over Bologna, who are vying for European qualification, at Stadio Ennio Tardini. This crucial victory lifts Parma out of the relegation zone and marks their first Serie A win of 2025. Meanwhile, Bologna’s impressive unbeaten streak of 10 matches has come to an abrupt end.
Torino 2-1 AC Milan
Torino added to AC Milan’s woes by defeating them 2-1 in Serie A, marking their third straight home victory against I Rossoneri for the first time since 1977. This win was only Torino’s second in their last 10 games. Additionally, they handed Milan their first loss in five Serie A matches, leaving the team six points behind 5th-place Lazio, who have played one extra game.
Inter 1-0 Genoa
Inter climbed to the top of the standings after narrowly defeating mid-table Genoa 1-0 and extending their home head-to-head winning streak to 11 games. Although the final moments of the match were challenging for Inter, they ultimately secured their first home Serie A clean sheet of 2025. On the other hand, Genoa can take heart from several aspects of their performance, but they still sit in 12th place in the table.
Como 2-1 Napoli
Como moved seven points away from the relegation zone with a 2-1 win against Napoli at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Despite their attempts, Napoli faced their fourth consecutive league match without a win, with this defeat being their first in that stretch. They are now one point behind leaders Inter after suffering their fourth league loss of the season. On the other hand, Como is on the rise after securing back-to-back victories, with this narrow win over Conte’s team marking their first head-to-head victory since November 1952.
Verona 1-0 Fiorentina
Antoine Bernede’s last-minute goal allowed Hellas Verona to break their six-match winless streak at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, leading to a 1-0 Serie A win over Fiorentina. Verona started the matchday having the lowest goalscoring record among Europe’s top five leagues in 2025, making this late turn of events even more remarkable for the Gialloblu.
Empoli 0-5 Atalanta
Atalanta closed the gap to three points behind Serie A leaders Inter after a dominant 5-0 victory over Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, marking their 11th consecutive unbeaten away match. The game was a comfortable win for Atalanta, who have now netted five goals in two straight away matches. This impressive performance keeps them firmly in contention for the Scudetto, while Empoli continues to struggle in the relegation zone.
Cagliari 0-1 Juventus
Juventus climbed back into the top four of Serie A with a close 1-0 win against Cagliari at the Unipol Domus. Although the margin was slim, the Bianconeri had a relatively easy match and can feel satisfied with their performance following their recent European setback.
AS Roma 4-0 Monza
Alessandro Nesta’s AC Monza has now achieved just one victory in their last 18 Serie A matches, remaining 9 points away from safety after suffering a 4-0 loss to AS Roma. The match began with a stunning long-range goal from Alexis Saelemaekers, which is a strong contender for goal of the season.
