Matchday 27 of Serie A produced dramatic results, with Napoli holding Inter, Atalanta missing a golden chance, Fiorentina ending their losing streak, and Udinese continuing their rise.
The headline clash at the Maradona Stadium ended 1-1, keeping the title race wide open. Inter took the lead in the 22nd minute, when Federico Dimarco curled in a brilliant free-kick. But Antonio Conte’s Napoli fought back, equalizing in the 87th minute through Billing, who came on late to add more attacking power. The draw keeps Inter at the top, but Napoli remain within touching distance.
Meanwhile, Atalanta squandered a big opportunity to close the gap, as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Venezia. Gasperini’s side struggled to break down a well-organized Venezia defense, hitting the woodwork twice through Zappacosta and Cuadrado and missing chances with Lookman and Retegui. The draw leaves Atalanta trailing in the title race, while Venezia pick up a valuable point in their battle against relegation.
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Fiorentina finally got back to winning ways, snapping a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Lecce at the Franchi Stadium. Robin Gosens scored the decisive goal after just 9 minutes, while Beltrán was left frustrated after hitting the post and crossbar. The win gives Palladino’s team a much-needed boost, keeping them in the hunt for European qualification.
In the clash between Udinese and Parma, the hosts claimed a 1-0 win, handing Chivu his first defeat as Parma manager. Florian Thauvin converted a penalty to seal the victory, as Udinese continued their surge up the table, now dreaming of a place in Europe. Parma, on the other hand, are just two points clear of the relegation zone, making the upcoming fixtures even more crucial.
With the Serie A title race and the relegation battle heating up, Inter remain on top, but Napoli and Atalanta are keeping the pressure on. Fiorentina and Udinese revive their European hopes, while Venezia secure another crucial survival point.
