The Serie A weekend produced thrilling football across Italy, with late comebacks, missed chances, and dominant displays from the country’s top clubs. From Napoli’s dramatic win to Roma’s gritty comeback and AC Milan’s frustrating draw, here’s how the action unfolded.
Napoli Rise to the Top with Hard-Fought 2–1 Win Over Genoa
Napoli moved to the top of the Serie A table after a 2–1 comeback victory against Genoa at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Despite trailing at halftime, Napoli’s resilience shone through as André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Rasmus Højlund scored in quick succession to overturn the deficit. The win marks Napoli’s fourth consecutive victory, keeping their title defense alive.
Head coach Francesco Calzona praised his team’s mental strength, saying, “We showed great character tonight. Every point matters, and this team believes until the end.”
Roma Secure Dramatic Comeback to Edge Fiorentina 2–1
AS Roma climbed to second place with a determined 2–1 away win against Fiorentina. The home side started strong, taking the lead through Moise Kean in the 14th minute, but Roma’s persistence paid off.
Matías Soulé equalized with a curling strike before Bryan Cristante’s header sealed all three points for José Mourinho’s men.
Roma have now won three consecutive matches and remain unbeaten in their last six league games, signaling their intent to challenge for the Scudetto. Mourinho hailed the team’s spirit, saying, “We didn’t panic after going behind. This team has grown in maturity.”
Juventus and AC Milan Share Spoils in Goalless Draw
In Turin, Juventus and AC Milan played out a tense 0–0 draw that saw Christian Pulisic miss a penalty which could have sent Milan back to the top.
Both teams struggled to create clear chances, with Juventus defending compactly and Milan failing to find a breakthrough despite dominating possession.
The result leaves both sides within touching distance of Napoli, with fans eagerly anticipating their next fixtures after the international break.
Inter Milan Thrash Cremonese in Four-Goal Show
At the San Siro, Inter Milan produced a statement performance, crushing Cremonese 4–1 in one of their most convincing games of the season.
Lautaro Martínez, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Federico Dimarco, and Nicolò Barella all found the net, reaffirming Inter’s attacking prowess. Cremonese managed a late consolation through Federico Bonazzoli, but it did little to dampen Inter’s dominance.
Manager Simone Inzaghi expressed satisfaction with his side’s form, noting, “This is the kind of football we want to play intense, creative, and clinical.”
Serie A Table (Top Five After Matchday 7)
Position Team Points Goal Difference
1 Napoli 18 +9
2 Roma 17 +8
3 AC Milan 16 +7
4 Inter Milan 15 +10
5 Juventus 14 +6
Summary
The weekend’s Serie A fixtures highlighted the fierce competition at the top of the table, with Napoli, Roma, Milan, and Inter all within striking distance of each other. As the league pauses for the international break, the race for Italy’s crown looks more unpredictable than ever.
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