Serie A Roundup: Como Makes UCL Push As Title Race Heats Up

Matchday 29 of the 2025–26 Serie A season delivered drama, late twists, and crucial results that could define the title race and European qualification picture in Italy.

‎From Inter Milan’s dropped points at home to Como’s spirited climb into the Champions League places, the weekend showcased the unpredictable and tactical richness of Italian football.

‎Inter Milan Dropped Points Against Resilient Atalanta

‎At the San Siro, Inter Milan appeared set to consolidate their Serie A lead but were pegged back by an inspired Atalanta late in the game.

‎Francesco Esposito had given Inter the lead in the 26th minute, finishing a slick attacking move that promised a routine win.

‎However, Atalanta, recovering from a heavy 6–1 Champions League defeat to FC Bayern Munich earlier in the week, showed renewed resilience.

‎Nikola Krstović struck in the 82nd minute, splitting the points and denying Inter full control of the title race.

‎The draw highlighted Inter’s inconsistency in recent weeks. With just two wins in their last seven matches including a shock elimination from the Champions League knockout playoff by Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt Simone Inzaghi’s side now sees AC Milan close the gap from eight points, setting up a high-stakes clash in the coming weeks.

‎Como’s Stunning Comeback Sees Them Into Champions League Contention

‎Como’s resurgence continued at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, where they overturned a deficit to secure a dramatic 2–1 victory over sixth-placed Roma.

‎Donyell Malen had put Roma ahead from the penalty spot after Stephan El Shaarawy was fouled, giving the visitors a seemingly commanding position.

‎Yet Como refused to buckle. Coach Cesc Fàbregas’s tactical adjustments at halftime paid off, with Tasos Douvikas exploiting a defensive lapse to equalise. A turning point came when Roma’s Wesley received a second yellow card, reducing the visitors to ten men.

‎Como capitalized on the numerical advantage as Diego Carlos netted his first Serie A goal in the 79th minute, sealing an important three points.

‎The result propelled Como into fourth place, leapfrogging Roma and placing them within reach of a Champions League qualification spot, emphatically demonstrating the team’s remarkable fight despite missing key personnel.

‎Genoa extends its lead over the relegation zone

‎In a mid-table tussle, Genoa overcame last-place Verona with a 2–0 win at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Substitutes Vitinha and Leo Østigård struck after halftime, the latter heading in from a well-delivered free kick.

‎The win lifted Genoa to 13th with 33 points, providing breathing room in the relegation battle.

‎Verona, still rooted to the bottom, remains nine points adrift of safety, highlighting the widening gap between struggling sides and the mid-table pack.

‎Pisa and Cagliari

‎In one of the weekend’s most unusual contests, 19th-placed Pisa SC triumphed 3–1 over Cagliari Calcio despite being reduced to ten men from the 37th minute following Rafiu Durosinmi’s dismissal for a foul on Yerry Mina.

‎Antonio Caracciolo’s brace proved decisive, while Cagliari also ended the match with ten men after Adam Obert’s late red card.

‎The game demonstrated how determination and organisation can overcome numerical disadvantage a testament to the unpredictability of Serie A’s lower half.

‎Bologna Narrowly Beat Sassuolo Amid Injury Woes

‎Bologna secured a narrow win thanks to Thijs Dallinga’s early goal. However, the match was marred by injuries that could affect their European ambitions. Goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski was forced to continue despite an aerial clash, as coach Vincenzo Italiano had exhausted his substitutions.

‎Nikola Moro and Lorenzo De Silvestri also suffered injuries, leaving the squad under strain ahead of their Europa League second-leg tie against Roma.

‎The results show the challenges teams face when competing on multiple fronts.