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The Serie A weekend begins with a special Friday night clash, marking a nostalgic return to the Sinigaglia Stadium. The last time Como and Juventus faced off, it was on neutral ground in Piacenza, but the historical record remains daunting for the hosts. Como hasn’t beaten Juventus in over 70 years, with their last victory dating back to 1952, right in front of their home crowd. However, on the shores of Lake Como, dreams are big, and Cesc Fàbregas is determined to challenge his friend and counterpart, Thiago Motta.
For Como, this match is an opportunity to showcase their potential against one of Italy’s giants. Meanwhile, Juventus is looking to build on their 4-1 victory over Empoli last weekend, hoping to regain consistency after a challenging spell. The tactical battle between the two managers, both influenced by Barcelona’s philosophy, adds another layer of intrigue to this encounter.
After Friday’s curtain-raiser, Saturday brings several crucial fixtures with implications across the table. Atalanta travels to Verona, where the hosts desperately need points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. However, La Dea is keen to close the gap on the top spots and keep Lazio and Fiorentina at bay in the race for third place. On paper, Gasperini’s side is the favorite, but Napoli and Roma have already dropped points against Hellas, proving it won’t be an easy task.
At 6 PM, the spotlight shifts to Empoli vs Milan, with the new-look Rossoneri under Sérgio Conceição aiming for another positive result. The Tuscans need to bounce back after a tough period, and their home performances have been key to their campaign so far. On the other hand, Milan arrives with momentum, having just eliminated Roma from the Coppa Italia in midweek, with João Félix and Gimenez making an immediate impact (one goal and one assist). The match presents a great opportunity to see Gimenez possibly starting, as Milan looks to close the gap on fourth place.
The weekend’s final match on Saturday night sees Torino host Genoa, two teams in solid form. Despite ongoing fan protests against the club management, Paolo Vanoli’s Torino has picked up eight points in the last six matches, showing resilience. Genoa, meanwhile, has only lost to Napoli, Roma, and Fiorentina in their last seven outings, proving to be a tough opponent in direct clashes. Both teams currently sit in a comfortable mid-table position, making this an intriguing contest where both can play with relative freedom.
