Serie A Roundup, Matchday 28
Matchday 28 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.
Cagliari 1-1 Genoa
Cagliari increased their lead over the Serie A relegation zone to four points and extended Genoa’s winless streak in away matches to six games with a 1-1 draw at the Unipol Domus. Patrick Vieira’s Genoa is having difficulty finding form on the road, and their ongoing inability to secure an away victory since late December has negatively impacted their prospects for finishing in the top half of the standings.
Parma 2-2 Torino
Parma managed to equalize twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Torino, earning only their fourth point in seven league matches as they strive to avoid relegation in Serie A. Ultimately, both teams had to be content with a point after an exciting match.
Como 1-1 Venezia
A last-minute penalty allowed Venezia to secure a Serie A point in a 1-1 tie against Como, preventing the Lariani from achieving back-to-back Serie A victories at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, which would have marked only the second occurrence this season.
Lecce 2-3 AC Milan
AC Milan managed to prevent a fourth consecutive loss in Serie A for the first time since April 1986, staging a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare. This win could be vital for their hopes of qualifying for European competitions, as they narrowed the gap to sixth-placed Bologna to 6 points.
Inter 3-2 Monza
Inter demonstrated their championship potential by coming back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 win at home against Monza. This victory extended their unbeaten streak in Serie A to 11 games (8 wins, 3 draws) and maintained their lead at the top of the standings. As Inter put pressure on their title competitors Napoli and Atalanta, Alessandro Nesta’s team remains at the bottom of the table, 10 points away from safety.
Verona 1-2 Bologna
Bologna closed the gap to the Serie A top four with a close 2-1 victory against Verona, achieving their first win at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in six attempts. This victory is only their second in seven away matches in Serie A. On the other hand, Verona remains just four points clear of the relegation zone and continues to face challenges at the lower end of the standings.
Napoli 2-1 Fiorentina
Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, marking their first league double against them since the 2020/21 season. Conte’s team comfortably achieved their first win since January. Meanwhile, Fiorentina missed the opportunity to secure back-to-back away victories against Napoli for the first time since October 1995.
Empoli 0-1 AS Roma
AS Roma maintained their hopes for European qualification with a 1-0 win against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, marking their sixth consecutive victory. Empoli struggled to get back into the match as Roma managed to hold on for the win, which is crucial for their European aspirations, leaving them four points behind sixth-placed Bologna. On the other hand, Empoli remains in the relegation zone, now two points away from safety.
Juventus 0-4 Atalanta
Atalanta stunned Juventus with a commanding 4-0 win at the Allianz Stadium, which was the Bianconeri’s first home loss in Serie A this season. This victory allowed Atalanta to claim all three points in their seventh consecutive Serie A match without a defeat, leaving them three points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Additionally, Atalanta is six points ahead of fourth-place Juventus.
Lazio 1-1 Udinese
Lazio and Udinese both maintained their unbeaten streaks in Serie A, reaching six matches after a 1-1 draw in the capital. However, the Biancocelesti missed the opportunity to capitalize on Juventus’ loss and move into the top four. Udinese continues to perform well in Serie A, having surpassed their points total from last season and being just seven points shy of their highest total since 2013.
