Upcoming News: The Italian Championship comes to a close on an exciting note
Juventus maintains the lead with a decisive victory
Juventus, the Serie A frontrunners, preserved their position atop the standings with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Salernitana. The match, held at Allianz Stadium, saw Juve dominate from start to finish, with goals from Dusan Vlahovic, Angel Di Maria, and Arkadiusz Milik securing a comfortable win.
Vlahovic opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a close-range header, assisted by Filip Kostic. Di Maria doubled the lead just before halftime with a stunning free-kick from the edge of the box. Milik sealed the victory in the second half with a clinical finish, assisted by Mattia De Sciglio.
Inter Milan slips up, allowing Napoli a chance to close the gap
While Juventus extended their lead at the summit, Inter Milan suffered an unexpected setback against Bologna, losing 1-0 at the Renato Dall'Ara. This defeat opens the door for Napoli to close the gap in the title race, as they face Cremonese on Monday.
AS Roma secures a crucial victory in the race for European spots
AS Roma kept their hopes for European qualification alive with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Verona at the Stadio Olimpico. Goals from Tammy Abraham and Nicolo Zaniolo proved to be decisive, as Roma moved up to fifth place, just one point behind fourth-place Milan.
Other notable results from the weekend's fixtures
- Milan held to a 0-0 draw by Sassuolo at the San Siro.
- Atalanta defeated Sampdoria 2-0 at the Gewiss Stadium.
- Lazio played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Fiorentina edged past Empoli 1-0 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Looking ahead to the upcoming week in Serie A
The upcoming week promises more exciting fixtures in Serie A, with several key clashes shaping the title race and European qualification battles.
On Monday, Napoli will face Cremonese, aiming to capitalize on Inter's slip-up and close the gap at the top of the table. Juventus will travel to Fiorentina on Tuesday, hoping to maintain their lead.
Wednesday will see Inter Milan host Udinese, looking to bounce back from their defeat to Bologna, while AS Roma will face Lecce in a crucial match for their European ambitions.
