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&lt;p&gt;“You only need one goal to win” is a football lore that the Serie A sides seem to be putting to work now that the end of the season is approaching, with points becoming more valuable than ever. Napoli and Inter just about won against opposition in a relegation fight, while Roma also secured a key 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, keeping their dream for fourth place alive. There is an all-out battle for Champions League football next year: Bologna and Juventus’ draw kept everything open, and with both Lazio and Roma winning, there are now four teams separated by just one point. Down the bottom, Venezia took advantage of their rivals’ defeats and they took a small step in drawing with Torino. We must point out Fàbregas’ Como who rocked the Tarini and made it four wins in a row, a run of form that enters into the club’s history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The game at the Olimpico Grande Torino finished in parity, where &lt;strong&gt;Venezia&lt;/strong&gt; cherished the idea of all three points, but had to settle for a draw. &lt;strong&gt;Kike Pérez&lt;/strong&gt; started it all off for the Lagunari, with his first Serie A goal, that broke the deadlock and made him Di Francesco’s &lt;strong&gt;15th scorer&lt;/strong&gt; of the season, a statistic that shows the all-round attacking power of his side. Torino’s equaliser came from the spot, when Vlašić stepped up and kept Il Toro’s streak of nine games unbeaten going (a home record since 2017).&amp;nbsp; Venezia stay in the relegation zone after conceding their ninth penalty - the worst record in Serie A - but they gained a crucial point on their rivals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb&#34; data-image-id=&#34;8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/007b4b4c-6cb7-4d05-b88c-2e04774b59f0/HL.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb&#34; data-image-id=&#34;8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Como&lt;/strong&gt; continue to impress, pulling off a stunning victory at the Tardini, narrowly beating Parma and securing their &lt;strong&gt;fifth consecutive&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Serie A win&lt;/strong&gt;, their best result in history. The decisive goal was once again scored by Gabriel &lt;strong&gt;Strefezza&lt;/strong&gt;, who is increasingly becoming the driving force behind the Larians, with three goal participations in the last three games. Fàbregas` team confirmed their defensive form with their fourth consecutive &lt;strong&gt;clean sheet&lt;/strong&gt; and jumped to tenth place, overtaking Torino with 45 points. &lt;strong&gt;Parma&lt;/strong&gt;`s impressive &lt;strong&gt;attacking display&lt;/strong&gt; was not enough: their Expected Goals of 2.71 tells the story of a match played on the front foot but marked by mistakes just before the goal, such as Man`s effort in stoppage time, which flew over the bar from close range. The Crociati, suffering their second defeat under Chivu, now find themselves six points adrift of third-last Venezia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9&#34; data-image-id=&#34;72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/17aa055a-d5e7-491b-9cb7-882d389b15a4/Sito_HERO_como.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9&#34; data-image-id=&#34;72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Udinese&lt;/strong&gt; are smiling again after winning 2-1 at the Unipol Domus, condemning Cagliari to their second consecutive home defeat. The Bianconeri, who had not won since 1 March, returned to winning ways thanks to goals from &lt;strong&gt;Zarraga and Kristensen&lt;/strong&gt; (the latter scoring his first Serie A goal). The Friulians confirm their status as a team full of &lt;strong&gt;defender-goalscorers&lt;/strong&gt;: eight have scored so far, more than any other team. &lt;strong&gt;Zortea&lt;/strong&gt;`s goal was not enough for the hosts. &lt;strong&gt;Cagliari &lt;/strong&gt;continue to pay for their &lt;strong&gt;set-piece&lt;/strong&gt; weaknesses: they have conceded 19 goals from such situations, the poorest in the league.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8&#34; data-image-id=&#34;2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/477a7eab-412b-4fd4-b7ca-117a967c3137/Sito_HERO_udi_.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8&#34; data-image-id=&#34;2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;A free kick from &lt;strong&gt;Raspadori&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Napoli&lt;/strong&gt;`s first goal from a set piece in this Serie A season, was enough for Conte`s men to overcome an energetic but ineffective Lecce side. The Neapolitans recorded their fourth consecutive victory without conceding a goal and are now closing in on their ultimate goal. With 17 &lt;strong&gt;clean sheets&lt;/strong&gt; this season, Napoli have the best defence in Europe`s top five leagues. For Raspadori, it was his fifth goal of the season, equalling last year`s tally but in fewer appearances (23 compared to 37). Lecce suffered their tenth defeat of 2025 and have not won at the Via del Mare in ten games: they have three games left to manage their one-point margin above the relegation zone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0&#34; data-image-id=&#34;49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e8651902-04a6-4de2-ac1a-09e256c66cb9/Sito_HERO_napo_.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0&#34; data-image-id=&#34;49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;At San Siro, a penalty from &lt;strong&gt;Asllani&lt;/strong&gt; after just 10 minutes was enough to give &lt;strong&gt;Inter&lt;/strong&gt; three crucial points in the Scudetto race. With 10 different players from the previous match in the starting XI, the Nerazzurri regained their defensive solidity and kept their first clean sheet since 16 March. The &lt;strong&gt;penalty&lt;/strong&gt; was Asllani`s first in Serie A, but it was also Inter`s seventh penalty converted this season, putting them level with Roma at the top of the table. For &lt;strong&gt;Hellas Verona&lt;/strong&gt;, it was their third consecutive defeat without scoring and their 11th game without a goal in the calendar year, making them one of the least prolific attacks in Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/b9961858-eaf7-4888-b1c9-1a6e804a6b6f/Sito_HERO_INT.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;It took the Biancocelesti just one minute to take control of the match against Empoli: &lt;strong&gt;Boulaye Dia&lt;/strong&gt; broke through the Tuscan defence with &lt;strong&gt;Lazio&lt;/strong&gt;`s fastest goal in Serie A since 1998, set up by an inspired Hysaj, who reached three assists for the season, a personal best. The hosts, caught cold, were unable to react and were reduced to ten men at the end of the first half following Colombo`s sending off. Baroni`s side picked up their third &lt;strong&gt;consecutive away win&lt;/strong&gt; without conceding a goal, while Dia, who has scored in two away games in a row, confirmed his status as a key player in this final period. &lt;strong&gt;Empoli&lt;/strong&gt; conceded their second goal of the season in the first minute of the game and failed to move up the table.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/f85f4bec-490f-438c-b409-7aa1088480f8/WEB.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&lt;/strong&gt; took centre stage at the U-Power Stadium with a show of strength that condemned &lt;strong&gt;Monza&lt;/strong&gt; to relegation. Charles &lt;strong&gt;De Ketelaere&lt;/strong&gt; was the star of the show, ending a 16-game goal drought with a brace, including his first away goal in the league. &lt;strong&gt;Lookman&lt;/strong&gt; added the third, taking his tally to 14 goals for the season, a new personal best. Brescianini rounded off the scoring in the final minutes with his fourth goal of the season, equalling his personal best in the top flight. La Dea confirmed their status as a formidable away side: with 39 points on the road, they are &lt;strong&gt;joint top&lt;/strong&gt; of the five major European leagues, level with Barcelona. In goal, &lt;strong&gt;Carnesecchi&lt;/strong&gt; recorded his 14th clean sheet of the season, a record for an Atalanta goalkeeper in the three-point era.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df&#34; data-image-id=&#34;47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/c5fee15f-ddbb-4989-b3f1-3d0b8f2bdf41/GALLERY.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df&#34; data-image-id=&#34;47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the Olimpico, &lt;strong&gt;Roma&lt;/strong&gt; found themselves in difficulty but struck with clinical precision, securing yet another 1-0 victory: the match-winner was &lt;strong&gt;Dovbyk&lt;/strong&gt;, who punished &lt;strong&gt;Fiorentina &lt;/strong&gt;just before half-time. The Giallorossi once again relied on the &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/is-svilar-the-best-goalkeeper-in-a-147clcdehbj9no&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sensational Svilar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, who flew to every shot and kept his 15th &lt;strong&gt;clean sheet&lt;/strong&gt; of the season, better than anyone else in the top five leagues. Ranieri`s team, which has won all of its last six games in which the Ukrainian has scored, extends its unbeaten streak to 19. The Viola tried hard, having five attempts on target but failing to break through: only against Venezia did they have more shots without scoring. For &lt;strong&gt;Palladino&lt;/strong&gt;, it was his fourth defeat in the last six away games, and European qualification is slowly slipping away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783&#34; data-image-id=&#34;0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/535e032b-1188-4a1e-84e0-71515c1ef4ab/HL.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783&#34; data-image-id=&#34;0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the Dall`Ara, Bologna and &lt;strong&gt;Juventus&lt;/strong&gt; shared the spoils at the end of a hard-fought match that leaves everything wide open in the Champions League race. The visitors took the lead through &lt;strong&gt;Thuram&lt;/strong&gt;, who continues to shine with a goal and an assist in his last two games, but were countered by a strike from &lt;strong&gt;Freuler&lt;/strong&gt;, who ended a 44-game goal dry-spell in the competition. This is the fifth consecutive league draw between the two sides, but &lt;strong&gt;Bologna&lt;/strong&gt; can celebrate a record: they have scored in each of their last 14 home games, their best run since the post-war period in a single Serie A season. A point that keeps their ambitions alive: the battle for fourth place remains red-hot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2&#34; data-image-id=&#34;26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/96184164-87b0-46c5-8c0b-5d5474e37bf4/HL.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2&#34; data-image-id=&#34;26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The round ended with &lt;strong&gt;AC Milan&lt;/strong&gt;`s comeback victory at the Marassi against Genoa. The Rossoblù took the lead through Vitinha, who scored just 59 seconds after coming on, the third-fastest goal by a substitute in this season, but the Rossoneri reacted strongly: &lt;strong&gt;Leão&lt;/strong&gt; led the charge with his eighth goal of the season (plus eight assists), and then &lt;strong&gt;Frendrup`s own goal&lt;/strong&gt; completed the turnaround in two minutes. It is AC Milan`s second win in a row, having earned 19 points from &lt;strong&gt;losing positions&lt;/strong&gt;, more than any other team in the league, and their third consecutive away win, a sign of renewed consistency away from San Siro. In defeat, Aarón &lt;strong&gt;Martín&lt;/strong&gt; shone once again for &lt;strong&gt;Genoa&lt;/strong&gt;, providing his fifth assist of the season with a golden ball for &lt;strong&gt;Vitinha&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/787f9536-9c09-4608-8d8f-55305fe5e609/Sito_HERO_mil.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch all the goals from Matchday 35, &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/the-goal-collection-from-round-35-147defcmed2co1&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;click here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Photo LaPresse)&lt;/p&gt;

Lazio and Roma benefited from Bologna and Juventus’ draw as they closed in on the Bianconeri in fourth place. Atalanta ensured Monza’s relegation and they bolstered their position in third. There were plenty of emotions in the bottom half: Venezia kept th

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The Sport Judge decisions regarding Round 35 of Serie A 2024/2025

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A Monday night clash awaits between Genoa, who are already safe, and AC Milan

Genoa vs. AC Milan to bring matchday 35 to an end

Bologna want to move ahead of Juventus, who are defending fourth spot

Bologna vs. Juventus, fourth place at stake

Roma and Fiorentina will meet in a crucial clash: whoever wins can keep dreaming of a Champions League place

Roma vs. Fiorentina, Champions League battle

A Lombardy derby between Monza and Atalanta, with the Bergamaschi looking to take a big step towards Champions League qualification

Atalanta in Monza to consolidate third spot

Empoli and Lazio meet in a lunchtime kick-off as they pursue their respective objectives

Empoli vs. Lazio, for survival and for the Champions League

From the era of Sacchi and Maradona to the triumphs of Mourinho and Pioli: let’s take a look back at the most hard-fought Serie A seasons in the last ten years, when the title was decided at the final moment. 

HEAD-TO-HEAD BATTLES IN THE RACE FOR THE SCUDETTO

Napoli are aiming to extend their lead at the top away to Lecce, who, however, need points

Lecce vs. Napoli: an important battle at both ends

Cagliari will host Udinese with the aim of taking a big step towards safety. The Friulani, meanwhile, are looking for their first win since 1 March

Cagliari vs. Udinese

Parma are set to host an already safe Como side at the Tardini

Parma aiming to move towards safety against Como

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“You only need one goal to win” is a football lore that the Serie A sides seem to be putting to work now that the end of the season is approaching, with points becoming more valuable than ever. Napoli and Inter just about won against opposition in a relegation fight, while Roma also secured a key 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, keeping their dream for fourth place alive. There is an all-out battle for Champions League football next year: Bologna and Juventus’ draw kept everything open, and with both Lazio and Roma winning, there are now four teams separated by just one point. Down the bottom, Venezia took advantage of their rivals’ defeats and they took a small step in drawing with Torino. We must point out Fàbregas’ Como who rocked the Tarini and made it four wins in a row, a run of form that enters into the club’s history.The game at the Olimpico Grande Torino finished in parity, where Venezia cherished the idea of all three points, but had to settle for a draw. Kike Pérez started it all off for the Lagunari, with his first Serie A goal, that broke the deadlock and made him Di Francesco’s 15th scorer of the season, a statistic that shows the all-round attacking power of his side. Torino’s equaliser came from the spot, when Vlašić stepped up and kept Il Toro’s streak of nine games unbeaten going (a home record since 2017).&nbsp; Venezia stay in the relegation zone after conceding their ninth penalty - the worst record in Serie A - but they gained a crucial point on their rivals.<figure data-asset-id="8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb" data-image-id="8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/007b4b4c-6cb7-4d05-b88c-2e04774b59f0/HL.png" data-asset-id="8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb" data-image-id="8930da20-8d05-4b83-ac35-eeba4632a4fb" alt=""></figure>Como continue to impress, pulling off a stunning victory at the Tardini, narrowly beating Parma and securing their fifth consecutive Serie A win, their best result in history. The decisive goal was once again scored by Gabriel Strefezza, who is increasingly becoming the driving force behind the Larians, with three goal participations in the last three games. Fàbregas` team confirmed their defensive form with their fourth consecutive clean sheet and jumped to tenth place, overtaking Torino with 45 points. Parma`s impressive attacking display was not enough: their Expected Goals of 2.71 tells the story of a match played on the front foot but marked by mistakes just before the goal, such as Man`s effort in stoppage time, which flew over the bar from close range. The Crociati, suffering their second defeat under Chivu, now find themselves six points adrift of third-last Venezia.<figure data-asset-id="72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9" data-image-id="72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/17aa055a-d5e7-491b-9cb7-882d389b15a4/Sito_HERO_como.png" data-asset-id="72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9" data-image-id="72b793fa-3801-423f-bc9c-c8c5a13ddab9" alt=""></figure>Udinese are smiling again after winning 2-1 at the Unipol Domus, condemning Cagliari to their second consecutive home defeat. The Bianconeri, who had not won since 1 March, returned to winning ways thanks to goals from Zarraga and Kristensen (the latter scoring his first Serie A goal). The Friulians confirm their status as a team full of defender-goalscorers: eight have scored so far, more than any other team. Zortea`s goal was not enough for the hosts. Cagliari continue to pay for their set-piece weaknesses: they have conceded 19 goals from such situations, the poorest in the league.<figure data-asset-id="2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8" data-image-id="2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/477a7eab-412b-4fd4-b7ca-117a967c3137/Sito_HERO_udi_.png" data-asset-id="2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8" data-image-id="2f5a86f9-300a-44c7-83d9-326167a125c8" alt=""></figure>A free kick from Raspadori, Napoli`s first goal from a set piece in this Serie A season, was enough for Conte`s men to overcome an energetic but ineffective Lecce side. The Neapolitans recorded their fourth consecutive victory without conceding a goal and are now closing in on their ultimate goal. With 17 clean sheets this season, Napoli have the best defence in Europe`s top five leagues. For Raspadori, it was his fifth goal of the season, equalling last year`s tally but in fewer appearances (23 compared to 37). Lecce suffered their tenth defeat of 2025 and have not won at the Via del Mare in ten games: they have three games left to manage their one-point margin above the relegation zone.<figure data-asset-id="49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0" data-image-id="49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e8651902-04a6-4de2-ac1a-09e256c66cb9/Sito_HERO_napo_.png" data-asset-id="49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0" data-image-id="49fe1a14-5197-43f0-8ec4-3c4095aa97f0" alt=""></figure>At San Siro, a penalty from Asllani after just 10 minutes was enough to give Inter three crucial points in the Scudetto race. With 10 different players from the previous match in the starting XI, the Nerazzurri regained their defensive solidity and kept their first clean sheet since 16 March. The penalty was Asllani`s first in Serie A, but it was also Inter`s seventh penalty converted this season, putting them level with Roma at the top of the table. For Hellas Verona, it was their third consecutive defeat without scoring and their 11th game without a goal in the calendar year, making them one of the least prolific attacks in Europe.<figure data-asset-id="7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b" data-image-id="7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/b9961858-eaf7-4888-b1c9-1a6e804a6b6f/Sito_HERO_INT.png" data-asset-id="7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b" data-image-id="7452f3fd-3ee3-472c-a2b4-d33d621e3c8b" alt=""></figure>It took the Biancocelesti just one minute to take control of the match against Empoli: Boulaye Dia broke through the Tuscan defence with Lazio`s fastest goal in Serie A since 1998, set up by an inspired Hysaj, who reached three assists for the season, a personal best. The hosts, caught cold, were unable to react and were reduced to ten men at the end of the first half following Colombo`s sending off. Baroni`s side picked up their third consecutive away win without conceding a goal, while Dia, who has scored in two away games in a row, confirmed his status as a key player in this final period. Empoli conceded their second goal of the season in the first minute of the game and failed to move up the table.<figure data-asset-id="6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193" data-image-id="6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/f85f4bec-490f-438c-b409-7aa1088480f8/WEB.png" data-asset-id="6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193" data-image-id="6cbffda4-d0bf-4eb3-b671-e32d12792193" alt=""></figure>Atalanta took centre stage at the U-Power Stadium with a show of strength that condemned Monza to relegation. Charles De Ketelaere was the star of the show, ending a 16-game goal drought with a brace, including his first away goal in the league. Lookman added the third, taking his tally to 14 goals for the season, a new personal best. Brescianini rounded off the scoring in the final minutes with his fourth goal of the season, equalling his personal best in the top flight. La Dea confirmed their status as a formidable away side: with 39 points on the road, they are joint top of the five major European leagues, level with Barcelona. In goal, Carnesecchi recorded his 14th clean sheet of the season, a record for an Atalanta goalkeeper in the three-point era.<figure data-asset-id="47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df" data-image-id="47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/c5fee15f-ddbb-4989-b3f1-3d0b8f2bdf41/GALLERY.png" data-asset-id="47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df" data-image-id="47a66d43-1c2e-45d9-b983-a917cb8d72df" alt=""></figure>At the Olimpico, Roma found themselves in difficulty but struck with clinical precision, securing yet another 1-0 victory: the match-winner was Dovbyk, who punished Fiorentina just before half-time. The Giallorossi once again relied on the <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/is-svilar-the-best-goalkeeper-in-a-147clcdehbj9no">sensational Svilar</a>, who flew to every shot and kept his 15th clean sheet of the season, better than anyone else in the top five leagues. Ranieri`s team, which has won all of its last six games in which the Ukrainian has scored, extends its unbeaten streak to 19. The Viola tried hard, having five attempts on target but failing to break through: only against Venezia did they have more shots without scoring. For Palladino, it was his fourth defeat in the last six away games, and European qualification is slowly slipping away.<figure data-asset-id="0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783" data-image-id="0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/535e032b-1188-4a1e-84e0-71515c1ef4ab/HL.png" data-asset-id="0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783" data-image-id="0ff37376-68cf-4e56-a7b6-0efcfe82c783" alt=""></figure>At the Dall`Ara, Bologna and Juventus shared the spoils at the end of a hard-fought match that leaves everything wide open in the Champions League race. The visitors took the lead through Thuram, who continues to shine with a goal and an assist in his last two games, but were countered by a strike from Freuler, who ended a 44-game goal dry-spell in the competition. This is the fifth consecutive league draw between the two sides, but Bologna can celebrate a record: they have scored in each of their last 14 home games, their best run since the post-war period in a single Serie A season. A point that keeps their ambitions alive: the battle for fourth place remains red-hot.<figure data-asset-id="26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2" data-image-id="26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/96184164-87b0-46c5-8c0b-5d5474e37bf4/HL.png" data-asset-id="26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2" data-image-id="26a915ef-a07f-4cef-893f-3c87a3db02c2" alt=""></figure>The round ended with AC Milan`s comeback victory at the Marassi against Genoa. The Rossoblù took the lead through Vitinha, who scored just 59 seconds after coming on, the third-fastest goal by a substitute in this season, but the Rossoneri reacted strongly: Leão led the charge with his eighth goal of the season (plus eight assists), and then Frendrup`s own goal completed the turnaround in two minutes. It is AC Milan`s second win in a row, having earned 19 points from losing positions, more than any other team in the league, and their third consecutive away win, a sign of renewed consistency away from San Siro. In defeat, Aarón Martín shone once again for Genoa, providing his fifth assist of the season with a golden ball for Vitinha.<figure data-asset-id="a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc" data-image-id="a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/787f9536-9c09-4608-8d8f-55305fe5e609/Sito_HERO_mil.png" data-asset-id="a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc" data-image-id="a1e22480-c484-48a5-85cf-5aae61902fbc" alt=""></figure>Watch all the goals from Matchday 35, <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/the-goal-collection-from-round-35-147defcmed2co1">click here</a>.(Photo LaPresse)

A battle for the Champions League | News

A battle for the Champions League

Lazio and Roma benefited from Bologna and Juventus’ draw as they closed in on the Bianconeri in fourth place. Atalanta ensured Monza’s relegation and they bolstered their position in third. There were plenty of emotions in the bottom half: Venezia kept th

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