Serie A Roundup: Inter Pull Clear As Juventus And Milan Stumble

The latest round of Serie A delivered late drama, injury scares, and major shifts in the race for the title and European spots.

‎From Inter Milan extending their lead to mounting crises at Juventus and AC Milan, Italian football fans witnessed a weekend packed with emotion and consequences.

‎Inter Milan Extend Their Lead

‎Substitutes Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Manuel Akanji delivered late goals to secure a crucial 2–0 win for Inter Milan away at Lecce, stretching their advantage at the top to 10 points.

‎The match remained tight until the final quarter of an hour. Mkhitaryan found himself unmarked at the far post to connect with a well-placed corner from Federico Dimarco in the 75th minute.

‎Shortly after, Akanji rose highest in the box to head in another Dimarco delivery in the 82nd minute, sealing the victory.

‎Inter had endured moments of frustration earlier, including a Dimarco goal ruled out by VAR due to Marcus Thuram standing offside and another effort from Dimarco cleared dramatically off the line.

‎Despite missing key stars Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, they secured their seventh straight league win. They now watch closely as rivals AC Milan attempt to respond.

‎Juventus’ Crisis Deepens at Home

‎The problems at Juventus worsened following a disappointing 2–0 home defeat to Como, a result that significantly dents their Champions League hopes.

‎Juventus conceded early when Mërgim Vojvoda took advantage of a midfield turnover by Weston McKennie. Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio got a hand to the shot but could not keep it out.

‎The atmosphere inside the Allianz Stadium turned sour with loud whistles at halftime.

‎Things only grew worse after the break. Lucas da Cunha broke through Juventus’ defensive line and squared the ball for Maxence Caqueret to coolly double Como’s lead in the 61st minute.

‎This defeat marks Juventus’ third consecutive loss in all competitions and their fifth straight match without a win.

‎They stay fifth in the table, one point behind AS Roma, while Como are now just a point behind Juventus, remaining firmly in the European conversation.

‎AC Milan Lose Ground and Suffer a Scary Injury

‎A challenging night at the San Siro saw AC Milan fall 1–0 to Parma, while also witnessing a frightening injury to midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

‎In the opening minutes, Loftus-Cheek collided heavily with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi during an aerial challenge. The midfielder suffered facial injuries, including broken teeth, and required a neck brace before being stretchered off and transported to the hospital for head trauma assessment.

‎Parma coach Carlos Cuesta later expressed concern, saying, “Our thoughts are with him.”

‎On the pitch, Milan struggled to impose itself. Their hopes of closing the gap to Inter faded when Mariano Troilo headed home from a corner in the 80th minute.

‎The goal was initially disallowed for a foul but reinstated after VAR review. Milan now sits 10 points behind Inter and has failed to win in consecutive home matches, following their recent draw against Como.

‎Parma’s victory marks their third win in a row, pushing them comfortably into mid-table.

‎Roma Strengthen Hold on Fourth

‎AS Roma delivered a strong second-half performance to beat Cremonese 3–0 and extend their gap over Juventus to four points. The capital side remains tied on points with Napoli as they continue their push for a top-four finish.

‎Cremonese fell to their 12th straight defeat, deepening their relegation fears.

‎Atalanta Come From Behind to Beat Napoli

‎It was a determined comeback from Atalanta, who overturned a deficit to defeat Napoli 2–1. Atalanta’s third consecutive league win strengthens their claim for European football, while Napoli’s inconsistency continues, as they remain unable to string together three straight victories across all competitions.

‎Genoa End Winless Run Against Torino

‎Genoa produced a commanding 3–0 win over Torino, who played the second half with 10 men. Genoa ended a three-match winless spell, while Torino extended their own poor run to four matches without a victory.