Serie A's thrilling 27th matchday unfolded over the weekend, showcasing intense competition as teams battled for supremacy and to secure their standing. Key matches were held on March 3, 2025, with the league witnessing fluctuated rankings and promising setups for future matches.
The day kicked off with Fiorentina narrowly edging Lecce 1-0, thanks to a goal from Gosens, showcasing their determination for European football qualification. Following closely, Napoli faced off against Inter, where the two giants would leave the pitch with nothing gained, finishing 1-1. Dimarco's free-kick put Inter ahead, but Billing's late strike for Napoli equalized, keeping the championship race tight.
Unfortunately for Atalanta, their momentum was stifled as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Venezia, failing to capitalize on their opportunities and widen their point gap. Meanwhile, Udinese continued their impressive form by securing another victory over Parma with Thauvin scoring from the penalty spot, and Torino managed to assert dominance over Monza with a 2-0 win.
Bologna seasoned the afternoon's action with another comeback victory, matching their recent success from their game against Milan, as they turned around their clash with Cagliari from 0-1 to triumph 2-1. This exhilarating comeback underlined Bologna's fighting spirit, placing them firmly above the mid-table.
On another front, Genoa and Empoli fought to share the spoils after ending their match at 1-1, with both teams aiming to propel themselves away from relegation threats. Despite some initial signs of resurgence, Como's defeat to Roma 2-1 kept them near danger, especially with Kempf's red card worsening their prospects.
Perhaps the biggest news came from the San Siro, where Lazio inflicted more pain on AC Milan, winning 2-1. The biancocelesti took the lead with Zaccagni's goal, countered briefly by Chukwueze's header, but the match turned dramatic when Pedro converted a late penalty after Maignan's foul on Isaksen, heavy ramifications for Milan as they fell to ninth place.
The final match saw Juventus solidify their ambitions with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Verona, goals coming from Thuram and Koopmeiners. This win propelled them to fourth place, setting them only six points behind league leaders Inter. "With this victory, we feel the pressure, yet we are eager to rise higher," stated coach Thiago Motta, emphasizing his team's focus on future matches.
Following this compelling round of matches, here are the updated Serie A standings as of March 3, 2025:
- 1. Inter - 58 points
- 2. Napoli - 57 points
- 3. Atalanta - 55 points
- 4. Juventus - 52 points
- 5. Lazio - 50 points
- 6. Bologna - 47 points
- 7. Fiorentina - 45 points
- 8. Roma - 43 points
- 9. Milan - 41 points
- 10. Udinese - 39 points
- 11. Torino - 34 points
- 12. Genoa - 31 points
- 13. Como - 28 points
- 14. Verona - 26 points
- 15. Cagliari - 25 points
- 16. Lecce - 25 points
- 17. Parma - 23 points
- 18. Empoli - 22 points
- 19. Venezia - 18 points
- 20. Monza - 14 points
Looking forward, the Serie A schedule heats up as the next round of fixtures approaches.
Upcoming matchdays include:
- Cagliari vs. Genoa on March 7, 2025, at 20:45
- Como vs. Venezia on March 8, 2025, at 15:00
- Parma vs. Torino on March 8, 2025, at 18:00
- Lecce vs. Milan on March 8, 2025, at 20:45
- Inter vs. Monza on March 8, 2025, at 20:45
- Napoli vs. Fiorentina on March 9, 2025, at 12:30
- Empoli vs. Roma on March 9, 2025, at 18:00
- Juventus vs. Atalanta on March 9, 2025, at 20:45
- Lazio vs. Udinese on March 10, 2025, at 20:45
This coming week promises exciting matchups as clubs battle for league glory and positioning, paving the way for thrilling encounters and unpredictable outcomes.