Lazio and Atalanta played to a 1-1 draw during the 18th week of Serie A, with guests salvaging the result thanks to Marko Bresijanini's late goal. The game, which left Atalanta at the top of the Serie A standings, saw Lazio slip to fourth.
The match kicked off with Lazio taking the lead through Dele-Bashiru's goal at the 27-minute mark. Despite dominating much of the game, Lazio could not hold onto their advantage, and Atalanta struck back late, tying the match with Bresijanini finding the net at 88 minutes. This result has ramifications for both teams as Lazio remains fourth with aspirations for Champions League qualification.
On the other hand, Inter Milan had no such trouble against Cagliari, winning decisively with a score of 3-0 at the Unipol Domus stadium. Goals came from Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez, and Hakan Calhanoglu, the latter scoring from the penalty spot.
This victory elevates Inter to first place in the Serie A standings, with 40 points and hopes alive for the title. Conversely, Cagliari sits dangerously near the relegation zone, currently occupying the 18th spot with just 14 points.
Looking forward, Juventus will clash with Fiorentina, each vying for fifth place. Juventus boasts seven wins and is yet to lose against Fiorentina's nine victories but with three draws as they prepare for what promises to be intense competition.
Finally, AC Milan faces AS Roma, both teams under pressure to claw their way up the standings after disappointing starts to the season. Milan sits temporarily at eighth place with only 26 points, five points behind sixth-place Juventus. The recent victory against Verona has provided them with some respite, putting them just one step closer to their desired standing. Roma, sitting at 10th with 19 points, faces similar pressure after having seen fluctuated performances throughout the first half of the season.
The stage is set for another exciting weekend of Serie A football as teams look to solidify positions before the playoff races intensify.
