In a dramatic turn of events in Serie A, Roma seized the top spot in the table, while AC Milan took down city rivals Inter in a pulsating Derby della Madonnina.
Roma Rise to the Summit with Win at Cremonese
Roma traveled to Cremonese and secured a 3–1 victory, returning to the top of the Serie A standings.
Matías Soulé set the tone early, scoring in the 17th minute to put Roma ahead.
The breakthrough for Evan Ferguson was particularly significant the young forward came off the bench to net his first goal for Roma, ending a frustrating goal drought.
Wesley França added the third for the visitors, putting the result beyond doubt.
In a moment of tension, coach Gian Piero Gasperini was sent off before the goals, celebrating instead from the stands as his side sealed the win.
After this result, Roma now lead Serie A by two points over Napoli, and sit three points clear of Inter.
Milan Deny Inter in Derby as Maignan Shines
At San Siro, AC Milan edged past Inter 1–0, thanks to a crucial goal and a match-winning save.
Christian Pulisic delivered the decisive moment, scoring in the 54th minute to put Milan in front.
Inter's hopes were reignited when they earned a penalty, but Milan’s Mike Maignan stood firm, pulling off a vital save to deny Hakan Çalhanoglu.
The victory lifts Milan into 2nd place on the table, just two points behind Roma, keeping them very much in the title conversation.
Pulisic praised Maignan after the game, saying the keeper “saved us maybe 10 times.”
Implications for the Title Race
Sunday’s results have really shifted the momentum at the top of Serie A:
- Roma’s win gives them a narrow but important lead they’ve shown resilience and depth, especially with goals coming from the bench.
- Milan’s derby win proves they are serious contenders, and Maignan’s performance could be crucial in the tight run-in.
- Inter, meanwhile, face mounting pressure: losing a derby at this stage could be a major psychological blow.
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