Serie A Roundup: Inter Milan Strengthen Title Charge Against Genoa

‎The Serie A weekend delivered big storylines, late drama, title statements, and top-four battles, with the league leaders showing their strength and the chasing pack battling desperately for Champions League spots.

‎Below is the full breakdown of everything that happened across Italy’s top flight this weekend.

‎Inter Bounce Back After European Humiliation

‎Inter needed a response after their shocking 5–2 Champions League exit to Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt, and they delivered exactly that with a composed 2–0 win over Genoa at San Siro.

‎Federico Dimarco opened the scoring with a stunning first-time volley after a swift exchange with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a moment of brilliance that cut through a cagey opening half.

‎Inter then doubled their advantage when Luis Henrique’s effort struck the post and the rebound sequence ended with Alex Amorim handling inside the box.

‎Hakan Calhanoglu, returning from persistent muscle issues, converted the penalty with his usual calmness.

‎The victory extended Inter’s lead over rivals AC Milan to 13 points, a massive margin heading into next weekend’s derby. Inter have now dropped only two points in their last 15 league matches, showing a level of domestic dominance unmatched in Italy this season.

‎The irony wasn’t lost on fans, while the team has been ruthless in Serie A, their European embarrassment raised uncomfortable questions about the strength of both Inter and Italian football as a whole.

‎Still, in the league, they remain unstoppable.

‎Lukaku’s Last-Gasp Winner Rescues Napoli

‎There was big emotion in Verona, where Romelu Lukaku finally scored his first goal of the season to hand Napoli a dramatic 2–1 win over bottom-placed Verona.

‎Rasmus Hojlund put Napoli ahead early, but Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro equalized in the 65th minute, setting up what looked like a frustrating night for the champions.

‎Then, deep into stoppage time, Lukaku slid in to turn home Giovane’s low cross the very last kick of the game.

‎It wasn’t just a winning goal; it was a moment of release for the Belgian, who only returned from injury in late January and had struggled to regain rhythm.

‎Napoli remain far from title contention, sitting 14 points behind Inter, but this result was crucial with Como and Atalanta applying pressure in the top-four race.

‎Their injury list remains brutal, with Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, André-Frank Anguissa, and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo all unavailable.

‎Verona, now winless in 12 matches, remains 10 points from safety and in serious danger of relegation.

‎Como Strengthen European Push

‎Como continues to write one of the season’s best stories. Cesc Fàbregas’ side defeated Lecce 3–1, keeping alive their dream of earning European qualification for the first time in the club’s long history.

‎The victory keeps Como two points behind Roma in fourth and five behind Napoli.

‎More importantly, they are now two points ahead of Juventus, who also have their eyes on a Champions League place.

‎With Inter waiting in the Italian Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday, confidence could not be higher.

‎Juventus Produce Stunning Late Comeback in Rome

‎It was a chaotic night at the Stadio Olimpico where Juventus drew 3–3 with Roma after trailing 3–1 deep into the second half.

‎Wesley gave Roma the lead with a curled strike, and after Francisco Conceição briefly leveled, Roma pulled away again through Evan Ndicka and Donyell Malen. With the Giallorossi 3–1 up, the home fans sensed a statement win.

‎But Juventus refused to fold. Jeremie Boga pulled one back in the 78th minute, setting up a tense finish. Then, in stoppage time, substitute Federico Gatti who had been on the pitch for barely two minutes forced in a loose ball from a free kick to rescue a point.

‎The draw keeps Juventus just four points behind Roma, preserving their Champions League hopes after a turbulent few weeks marked by inconsistency and their European elimination.

‎AC Milan Leave It Late at Cremonese

‎AC Milan left it right to the end, scoring twice in the final minutes to secure a 2–0 win over Cremonese and stop a two-game losing streak.

‎Strahinja Pavlović scored in the 90th minute following a corner, with VAR confirming the ball deflected off his shoulder rather than his arm.

‎Moments later, Rafael Leão finished a sweeping counterattack to seal the win.

‎Milan stays 10 points behind Inter, keeping the faintest glimmer of title hope alive ahead of the derby.

‎Their only defeats this season remain the shock opening-day loss to Cremonese and last weekend’s defeat to Parma.

‎Elsewhere in Serie A

‎Sassuolo earned a much-needed 2–1 win over Atalanta, with Armand Laurienté providing both assists. American midfielder Yunus Musah scored in the 88th minute for Atalanta his first club goal since January 2022 but it was too late.

‎Torino also enjoyed success, beating Lazio 2–0 with goals from Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata, strengthening their position in mid-table.