AFCON 2025
Serie A delivered high drama on Saturday with late goals, red cards, and survival battles shaping the headlines.
Lazio snatched a last-gasp equalizer against 10-man Juventus in a clash that could prove decisive in the European race, while Cesc Fàbregas’ resurgent Como side claimed their sixth straight win to cement top-flight safety.
Elsewhere, Empoli edged Parma in a tense relegation tussle thanks to a late winner in Tuscany.
At the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio and Juventus shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring for Juventus in the 51st minute. However, the Bianconeri were reduced to ten men after Pierre Kalulu received a red card.
Lazio capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Matías Vecino netting a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute. Both teams now sit on 64 points, just one ahead of sixth-placed Roma, who have a game in hand.
Como continued their impressive form under coach Cesc Fàbregas, securing a sixth consecutive victory by defeating Cagliari 3-1.
Despite an early setback due to a goal from Cagliari’s Michel Adopo, Como responded with goals from Maxence Caqueret, Gabriel Strefezza, and Patrick Cutrone.
This win not only ensures their Serie A safety but also brings them close to a historic record for consecutive wins by a newly promoted team.
Empoli secured a vital 2-1 victory over Parma at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Tommaso Baldanzi gave Empoli an early lead in the 11th minute.
Parma’s Milan Đurić equalized in the 73rd minute, but Empoli’s Tino Anjorin scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, earning all three points for the home side.
