Serie A Roundup, Matchday 27
Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 Serie A season showcased thrilling matches, surprising results, and remarkable performances from several players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Fiorentina 1-0 Lecce
Fiorentina solidified their bid for a European position in Serie A by defeating struggling Lecce 1-0. This marked Lecce’s 12th loss in 14 matches against teams in the top half of the standings this season. Despite the defeat, Lecce is 3 points clear of the relegation zone.
Atalanta 0-0 Venezia
Atalanta failed to capitalize on the chance to share the top position in Serie A after being held to a scoreless draw by Venezia. This result means La Dea has not won in their last five home matches across all competitions, recording three draws and two losses. Although they generated numerous scoring opportunities during the game, Atalanta was unable to score and remains in third place, 3 points behind Inter.
Napoli 1-1 Inter
Napoli earned a hard-fought point in an exciting 1-1 draw against title challengers Inter Milan, thanks to Philip Billing’s goal in the 87th minute. This result extended Simone Inzaghi’s team’s winless run in away Serie A matches to four. Despite some late pressure from Napoli, the match concluded in a draw, enabling Inter to maintain their slim lead at the top of the standings.
Udinese 1-0 Parma
Udinese secured a tight 1-0 victory over struggling Parma at the Stadio Friuli. This win helps Kosta Runjaić’s team strengthen their position in the upper half of the table, keeping their hopes alive for a first European qualification in more than ten years. On the other hand, Parma remains only a point above the relegation zone.
Monza 0-2 Torino
Torino achieved their second straight win in Serie A for the first time since August, beating Monza 2-0 at the Stadio Brianteo. This victory places Torino in 11th position, marking only their second away win in 11 games. They will be optimistic that these recent wins can spark a successful streak.
Genoa 1-1 Empoli
Genoa has not lost to Empoli in their last 11 meetings, recording 5 wins and 6 draws, with the latest match ending in a 1-1 tie due to a late mistake by Marco Silvestri. This result prevents Empoli from climbing out of the relegation zone, although they are now just one point behind Parma in 17th place. Meanwhile, Genoa stays in 12th position, nine points above the relegation zone.
Bologna 2-1 Cagliari
Bologna achieved a Serie A double against Cagliari for the first time since the 2013-14 season, thanks to Riccardo Orsolini’s two goals in the second half, leading to a 2-1 win for the home team. This victory marks their fifth straight win at home in the top division, bringing them within 5 points of the top four. On the other hand, Cagliari is three points above the relegation zone after suffering two consecutive losses.
AS Roma 2-1 Como
AS Roma rallied from a deficit to defeat a strong Como team 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A, extending their unbeaten league streak to 11 matches and preserving a 12-game unbeaten home record in head-to-head encounters. This important victory propels Roma to eighth place in the standings, just four points shy of the European qualification spots, while Como remains six points above the relegation zone.
AC Milan 1-2 Lazio
Lazio secured a narrow 2-1 victory over 10-man AC Milan at the San Siro, thanks to a dramatic last-minute penalty from Pedro. Milan will be devastated by the loss, now trailing the Rome-based team by nine points, and this marks their first defeat in their last nine Serie A home games. Additionally, they have now experienced three straight league losses for the first time since February 2023, putting added pressure on manager Sergio Conceição.
Juventus 2-0 Verona
Juventus maintained their surprising pursuit of the Serie A title with a dominant 2-0 victory over Verona at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Khéphren Thuram contributed with a goal and an assist, leading the Old Lady to their fifth consecutive league win, now just six points away from the top of the table. Although Motta’s team currently sits in fourth place, they have a chance to equal third-place Atalanta this weekend, setting the stage for an exciting final 11 matchdays.
