Serie A returned to action over the weekend, but with a limited schedule due to the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh. Absent were Inter, Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta, who observed the league developments from afar. The weekend's results have intensified the relegation battle, with crucial points gained and lost.
The round kicked off with Venezia versus Empoli at the Penzo, ending in a 1-1 draw. Goals came from Pohjanpalo and Esposito, with the Finnish striker scoring a bizarre goal after the ball ricocheted off him following the goalkeeper's clearance attempt.
Later in the evening, Verona and Udinese settled for a goalless draw. The biggest shake-up came courtesy of Nicola’s Cagliari, who staged a comeback victory against Monza away from home, further complicating the Brianzoli’s plight. The red and whites remain at the bottom with just 10 points, while Cagliari has climbed to third-to-last, just one point away from safety.
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This was the only win in the relegation zone, as the other matches ended 0-0: Lecce-Genoa and Torino-Parma offered very few highlights.
On the other hand, Antonio Conte’s Napoli shone brightly in Florence, delivering a dominant 3-0 win at the Franchi. The victory secured the top spot for the Azzurri as they await the results of the pending matches. Those three points could be crucial in putting pressure on Inter and Atalanta, as Napoli seeks to disrupt their pursuit of the top positions.
