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Italian football fans were treated to a thrilling Sunday as Serie A delivered four high-stakes encounters with major implications at both ends of the table.
Inter Milan held firm at the top with a hard-fought win over Udinese, while Napoli edged AC Milan in a pulsating clash to keep their title aspirations alive.
Atalanta’s championship hopes took a major hit after a loss to Fiorentina, and Cagliari boosted their survival chances with a crucial victory over Monza.
Here’s how the action unfolded.
Inter Milan 2–1 Udinese
At the iconic San Siro, Inter Milan edged out a resilient Udinese side with a 2-1 victory. First-half goals from Marko Arnautovic and Davide Frattesi, both set up by Federico Dimarco, established a solid lead for the hosts.
Udinese’s Oumar Solet reduced the deficit in the 71st minute, but Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer delivered crucial saves to preserve the win. This result extends Inter’s lead at the top of the table to six points, with Napoli poised to play later in the day.
Napoli 2–1 AC Milan
In Naples, Napoli secured a vital 2-1 triumph over AC Milan. Matteo Politano struck early, netting a goal just 63 seconds into the match, followed by Romelu Lukaku’s 19th-minute finish.
Milan’s Santiago Gimenez missed a penalty in the 69th minute, but Luka Jovic managed to score late, making for a tense finale. With this win, Napoli remains three points behind Inter, reinforcing their pursuit of the Scudetto.
Fiorentina 1–0 Atalanta
Fiorentina dealt a significant blow to Atalanta’s title aspirations with a narrow 1-0 victory. Moise Kean’s goal just before halftime proved decisive.
Despite dominating possession in the second half, Atalanta failed to register a shot on target. This defeat leaves Atalanta six points adrift of the summit, casting doubt on their championship ambitions.
Cagliari 3–0 Monza
Cagliari cruised to a 3-0 victory over Monza, securing a crucial three points in their fight for Serie A survival.
After a goalless first half, Nicolás Viola broke the deadlock in the 49th minute, setting the hosts on course for victory. Gianluca Gaetano doubled the lead with a stunning free kick in the 73rd minute before Zito Luvumbo sealed the win in stoppage time.
