Serie A Roundup, Matchday 37
Matchday 37 of the 2024/25 Serie A season featured exciting matches, unexpected outcomes, and outstanding displays from various players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Genoa 2-3 Atalanta
Genoa and Atalanta BC faced off in an exciting Serie A match that had no impact on standings, with La Dea rallying twice to secure a 3-2 victory. This result means Il Grifone has now gone six matches without a win, recording two draws and four losses.
Verona 1-1 Como
Although Hellas Verona’s winless streak has reached eight matches, they secured a crucial point in their fight against relegation from Serie A by drawing 1-1 with Como at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
Parma 0-0 Napoli
Napoli maintained their unbeaten streak in Serie A, reaching 11 matches after a 0-0 draw against Parma. This result came alongside Inter Milan’s 2-2 draw at home against Lazio, keeping Napoli’s chances of securing a second Scudetto in three years within their control as they approach the final matchday. With the last round of fixtures approaching, both teams still have the opportunity to determine their own destinies in the title race.
Monza 1-3 Empoli
Empoli, facing relegation, turned the game around to secure an important 3-1 win against last-placed AC Monza, preventing the already relegated team from achieving only their second away victory in Serie A this season. Due to other match outcomes, Roberto D’Aversa’s team can stay up if they defeat fellow relegation contenders Hellas Verona in their last league match next week.
Lecce 1-0 Torino
Lecce took charge of their fate in the fight against relegation with a tough 1-0 victory over Torino, who are positioned in the middle of the table. This defeat marked Torino’s fourth consecutive match without a win, while Lecce improved their chances of avoiding relegation. Their goal of remaining in Serie A for a third straight season is still very much achievable, as they are currently tied with fellow relegation contenders Empoli at 31 points, just above the relegation zone.
Juventus 2-0 Udinese
Although Udinese had no stakes in Serie A, they put up a strong fight against Juventus. Nevertheless, Juventus secured a 2-0 victory, putting them in a favorable position for a UEFA Champions League spot next season. The ‘Old Lady’ of Serie A must win their last match of the season against Venezia to ensure their place in the Champions League for the upcoming season.
Inter 2-2 Lazio
Inter failed to take the lead in the Serie A title race after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Lazio, who maintained their unbeaten streak in the league to eight matches with this result at the San Siro. This draw keeps Baroni’s team in contention for European qualification, although their streak of three consecutive away league victories has been halted.
Fiorentina 3-2 Bologna
Fiorentina delivered an impressive performance, defeating fellow European qualification rivals Bologna 3-2 at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A. This victory extended their unbeaten streak at home to nine matches in all competitions. With this win, Fiorentina secured their 11th victory in the last 14 home encounters against Bologna, moving ahead of them in the standings and intensifying the thrilling competition for European spots as the season approaches its conclusion.
Cagliari 3-0 Venezia
Cagliari bounced back from a poor stretch of only one victory in five matches (with four losses) by beating Venezia 3-0, ensuring their place in Serie A for another year under Davide Nicola’s management. Meanwhile, Venezia finds themselves in a precarious position, sitting in the relegation zone and two points away from safety as they head into the final matchday.
AS Roma 3-1 AC Milan
AS Roma intensified their pursuit of a top-four finish in Serie A with a 3-1 victory at home against a 10-man AC Milan on the second-to-last matchday, effectively eliminating Milan’s chances of qualifying for European competition. Although Milan is only two points away from seventh place, the only way they could end up there is if cup winners Bologna, who are assured of a European spot, finish lower than them.
