Serie A Roundup, Matchday 33
Matchday 33 of the 2024/25 Serie A season showcased thrilling games, surprising results, and remarkable performances from several players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Lecce 0-3 Como
Assane Diao’s two goals enabled Como to achieve their first back-to-back victories in head-to-head matchups, as they defeated struggling Lecce 3-0 at the Stadio Via del Mare. This marks Como’s fourth away win in the league this season, putting Cesc Fàbregas’s team close to securing their place in the top division for the next season.
Monza 0-1 Napoli
Napoli’s hopes of winning the Serie A title remain strong after a challenging match against last-placed Monza, where they secured a 1-0 victory. This win allows them to match the points of leaders Inter Milan and likely confirms Monza’s relegation, as they have only earned two points from their last 39. The single goal was sufficient for Napoli, who have now achieved eight clean sheets in nine matches against teams that were in the bottom six at the start of the round.
AS Roma 1-0 Verona
A quick goal allowed Roma to secure a 1-0 victory over Verona, propelling them into the European spots and extending their unbeaten streak in Serie A to 17 matches. This result left Verona without a win in their last 28 visits to the red side of the Italian capital. There was no late excitement, as the early goal sufficed for Roma to achieve their 13th win in 15 unbeaten matches at Stadio Olimpico. Verona missed the opportunity to achieve a league double over Roma for the first time since the 1968/69 season.
Empoli 2-2 Venezia
Empoli and Venezia both failed to escape the Serie A relegation zone after finishing their match in a 2-2 draw at the Carlo Castellani Stadium. The home team remains without a victory in their last 18 matches in the top division.
Bologna 1-0 Inter
Inter faced a significant setback when Riccardo Orsolini scored a last-minute goal, leading Bologna to a thrilling 1-0 win at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. This victory elevated Bologna to fourth place in the UEFA Champions League qualification race. Meanwhile, Inter is now level on points with Napoli, with five matches left in the season.
AC Milan 0-1 Atalanta
Atalanta improved their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League with a significant 1-0 victory over AC Milan, achieving their first Serie A double against the Rossoneri since the 2007/08 season. The Rossoneri faced a narrow defeat, continuing their inconsistent form at the San Siro, where they have secured only one win in their last six competitive home matches. They currently sit in ninth place, while La Dea strengthened their position in third, having lost just once in their last 14 away league matches.
