Serie A Roundup: Modrić Saves Milan As Inter Edge Juventus

‎The latest Serie A weekend delivered late winners, high-stakes drama, and major shifts in the Champions League race.

‎From AC Milan keeping pressure on leaders Inter Milan, to setbacks for ambitious Como 1907, the storyline at the top and bottom of the table continues to evolve rapidly.

‎Modrić Delivers Late Winner as AC Milan Survives Pisa Scare

‎A moment of brilliance from Luka Modrić rescued AC Milan in a hard-fought 2–1 victory over struggling Pisa.

‎Milan had been slipping in recent weeks, drawing three of their last six matches and losing ground in the title race, but the veteran Croatian ensured they stayed within five points of Inter.

‎After a sluggish start, Milan finally broke through just before halftime when Ruben Loftus‑Cheek rose unmarked to head home from the right flank. Minutes later, Milan wasted a golden chance to double the lead when Niclas Füllkrug missed from the penalty spot.

‎Pisa then struck back through Felipe Loyola with 20 minutes remaining, threatening a major upset. But Modrić showed his class once again, drifting into the penalty area and poking in the winner with six minutes left.

‎Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot was sent off moments later, but the Rossoneri held on for a vital three points.

‎Inter Edge Juventus in Five-Goal Thriller

‎Saturday’s headline match saw Serie A leaders Inter Milan strengthen their grip on top spot with a dramatic 3–2 win over fourth-placed Juventus, sealed by a stoppage-time strike from Piotr Zieliński.

‎Juventus battled fiercely despite going down to 10 men before halftime. Defender Andrea Cambiaso experienced a chaotic opening period, first diverting the ball into his own net before equalizing with a composed finish nine minutes later.

‎Juve’s hopes suffered a major blow when Pierre Kalulu received a second yellow card for a foul on Alessandro Bastoni. Still, the visitors held on until Inter regained the lead through a powerful header from Pio Esposito.

‎Juventus responded again when Manuel Locatelli scored from a cross by Weston McKennie in the 83rd minute. But the final word came from Zieliński, who fired home in the 90th minute after being set up by Yann Bisseck.

‎The result leaves Juventus dropping to fifth place, overtaken on goal difference by AS Roma who have a chance to climb further with their match at Napoli.

‎Como Slip as Atalanta and Fiorentina Apply Pressure

‎The race for Europe took another twist as high-flying Como suffered a costly 2–1 home defeat to Fiorentina, while rivals Atalanta BC claimed an important victory at Lazio.

‎Fiorentina’s win came courtesy of goals from Nicolo Fagioli and Moise Kean. Como pushed desperately to get back into the match, forcing an own goal from Fabiano Parisi late on, but could not complete the comeback.

‎Their task got harder when Alvaro Morata was sent off in the 89th minute.

‎After recently reaching the Coppa Italia semifinals for the first time in 40 years, the loss was a sobering reminder of the challenges ahead for Como’s Champions League ambitions.

‎Things worsened as Atalanta moved above them with a commanding 2–0 win at Lazio, thanks to a first-half penalty from Ederson and a composed finish from Nicola Zalewski.

‎Napoli Hold Off Roma Thanks to Debutant Santos

‎In one of the weekend’s most dramatic finales, defending champions SSC Napoli salvaged a 2–2 draw against Roma thanks to a blistering late equaliser from debutant Alisson Santos.

‎Roma forward Donyell Malen continued his rapid adaptation to Italian football, scoring early and adding a second from the penalty spot for his fifth goal in as many games.

‎Napoli fought back twice first through Leonardo Spinazzola, then through Santos, who smashed in a powerful finish on his first Serie A appearance.

‎Napoli remain third and maintain their unbeaten home record, staying three points ahead of Roma despite the scare.

‎Bologna Break Losing Streak at Torino

‎In Turin, Torino FC fell 2–1 at home to a revitalized Bologna side. A 70th-minute strike from Santiago Castro secured the win for Bologna FC, ending their four-match losing run and moving them above Udinese in the standings.

‎The victory was a much-needed lift for coach Vincenzo Italiano as Bologna aims to climb back into European contention.