Serie A Roundup, Matchday 36
Matchday 36 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.
AC Milan 3-1 Bologna
AC Milan scored three goals after the 60-minute mark to achieve a 3-1 comeback win against Bologna at the San Siro, revitalizing their pursuit of a top-four spot in Serie A. As a result, Milan sit in 8th place, 4 points off Juventus in forth place.
Como 3-1 Cagliari
Como extended their club record for consecutive Serie A victories to six by overcoming a deficit to defeat Cagliari 3-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. This marked Cagliari’s fourth defeat in five matches. Como secured their position in the top half of the standings with their first win in eight encounters against Cagliari.
Lazio 1-1 Juventus
In a dramatic 1-1 tie with Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches (4 victories, 3 draws). Although Juventus climbed to fourth place, they might regret not capitalizing on the chance to earn more points, as multiple teams are still vying for Champions League qualification.
Empoli 2-1 Parma
Faustino Anjorin netted a decisive goal in the 86th minute, helping Empoli secure a 2-1 victory over Parma and break their 20-match winless streak in Serie A. This marks Empoli’s first win since December, allowing them to move one point away from safety, while Parma, who have suffered two consecutive losses, remain just four points ahead and are still at risk of relegation.
Udinese 1-2 Monza
Keita Baldé’s close-range goal in stoppage time secured a surprising 2-1 Serie A win for the already-relegated AC Monza against Udinese at the Stadio Friuli, where the home team has not won a head-to-head match in 50 years.
Verona 1-1 Lecce
Lecce’s streak of not winning away against Hellas Verona in Serie A has now reached 10 matches, occurring at a particularly unfortunate moment for the Giallorossi, as they lost a one-goal advantage in their struggle to stay out of Serie B. This draw is far more beneficial for Verona, who are now five points ahead of the relegation zone with only six points remaining to compete for.
Torino 0-2 Inter
Inter continued their impressive form after a remarkable UEFA Champions League semi-final win against Barcelona by defeating Torino 2-0 in Serie A. This marked their 11th victory in the last 12 encounters against Torino, bringing them a point behind league leaders Napoli in the exciting battle for the Scudetto. While Inter stays firmly in contention for the title, Torino’s aspirations for a fourth consecutive top-half finish are fading following their first home league loss of 2025.
Napoli 2-2 Genoa
Napoli’s advantage at the top of Serie A has been reduced to just one point after they let a lead slip twice in a 2-2 draw at home against Genoa, which also halted their four-game winning streak. Now, the difference between Napoli and Inter is only one point with two matches left to play.
Venezia 2-1 Fiorentina
Venezia secured their second Serie A victory since Christmas by defeating Fiorentina 2-1 at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, allowing them to escape the relegation zone. This important win brings Venezia to 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Fiorentina’s loss leaves them four points behind the top six with only two matches remaining.
Atalanta 2-1 AS Roma
Atalanta has guaranteed their spot in the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) after defeating the in-form AS Roma 2-1 at home. Atalanta supporters can anticipate another UCL season, as their team has secured third place and cannot be overtaken. Meanwhile, a disappointed Roma needs to regroup, sitting in sixth place but just one point shy of the fourth and final position for Europe’s elite competition, with two matches left to play.
