Serie A Daily Report - 2026-09-13

Juventus suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Sassuolo on Sunday, conceding the decisive goal four minutes into stoppage time. Sebastiano Esposito put the hosts ahead in the 65th minute after receiving Nemanja Matic’s pass, before Edon Zhegrova levelled in the 82nd minute when goalkeeper Arijanet Muric misjudged a cross. Kieron Bowie restored Sassuolo’s advantage in the 89th minute, only for Zhegrova to score again in added time. Sassuolo then delivered the final twist as Vasilije Adzic controlled a deep cross and curled beyond Guglielmo Vicario, ending Juventus’s unbeaten run across all competitions.

Sassuolo’s victory was particularly notable for Adzic, who scored against his parent club while on loan. Three goals arrived after the 89th minute, turning a largely cautious contest into one of the season’s most extraordinary finishes. Juventus had appeared to rescue a point through Zhegrova’s second goal, but defensive errors ultimately proved costly. The result left Juventus with seven points from four Serie A matches and in eighth place, while Sassuolo gained a memorable win over one of the division’s leading clubs. Luciano Spalletti’s side now face questions about their defensive reliability after twice allowing Sassuolo to regain the lead.

AC Milan fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Lazio in Rome, maintaining Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start in the Serie A dugout. Lazio produced their best work before half-time and appeared set to claim a significant victory, but Milan changed the contest after the interval. Diego Moreira scored twice in two minutes, with his first arriving in the 65th minute, to bring the visitors level. Christian Pulisic also returned to action after the World Cup, appearing for the first time since the tournament and combining with fellow United States international Yunus Musah during Milan’s recovery.

The draw left Milan with two wins and two draws from their opening four league matches, placing them fifth before the weekend’s remaining fixtures. Lazio were frustrated after surrendering a lead that had reflected their control of the first half, although the final score was regarded as fair because both sides dominated one period of the match. Amorim’s substitutions, particularly Moreira’s introduction, gave Milan greater quality and attacking momentum after the break. For Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso, the collapse highlighted the need to preserve intensity and control across the full 90 minutes rather than rely on an excellent opening half.

Napoli returned to winning ways with a 1-0 home victory over Bologna on Sunday, ending a run of three successive Serie A defeats. The result came as Napoli and Juventus both continued inconsistent starts to the campaign, although their fortunes diverged on the fourth matchday. Napoli moved to six points and 10th place after the win, while Bologna were beaten at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The narrow scoreline reflected a contest in which Napoli needed a clean-sheet performance to secure three points and halt the slide that had followed their opening matches.

The victory offered Napoli an important reset after their difficult sequence, even if it did not immediately transform their position in the table. Six points from four matches left the club needing greater consistency to challenge higher up the standings. Ending the losing run should nevertheless provide relief before the next fixture, particularly because a further setback would have intensified pressure around the team’s early-season form. Bologna, meanwhile, left empty-handed after being unable to find an equaliser, while Napoli’s immediate priority became building on this result rather than treating it as a complete solution.

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz as a possible future signing, according to ElDesmarque reports cited by CaughtOffside and Yahoo Sports Canada. The 22-year-old Argentina international has developed into one of Serie A’s most prominent young players since leaving Real Madrid and becoming an important part of Como’s rise under Cesc Fàbregas. Como completed a permanent deal for Paz this summer worth about €60 million, but Real Madrid retained a unilateral buy-back option valued at €80 million for summer 2027. Arsenal are said to be considering a move as early as January 2027.

The clause means Arsenal’s interest would involve more than simply negotiating with Como. Real Madrid could re-enter the situation if they exercise their option, giving the Spanish club significant control over Paz’s next move. Fàbregas has compared the treatment Paz receives from opponents to that experienced by Lionel Messi, underlining the regard in which Como hold the midfielder. For Arsenal, the reported pursuit reflects long-term planning around attacking midfield options, while Paz’s continued development in Serie A will determine whether interest becomes a formal approach.

Daniel Maldini was reportedly taken to hospital after a car crash in the early hours of Sunday, just hours after scoring Cagliari’s winning goal against Atalanta. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder converted a decisive penalty in Cagliari’s 2-1 victory on Saturday night before being involved in a collision at about 5.15am while driving a Porsche Carrera. Mail Online reported that six people were involved in the crash involving two vehicles. Five people, including Maldini, were taken to hospital, while another person was treated at the scene.

The report said those involved were understood to have suffered minor injuries, with three ambulances and a medical car sent to the location. Maldini was reportedly evaluated at Milan’s Fatebenefratelli facility after the incident. The crash followed one of the player’s most memorable evenings of the season, as his penalty secured Cagliari’s victory over Atalanta. Maldini, the son of AC Milan and Italy great Paolo Maldini, has previously represented AC Milan, Monza and Lazio. His condition will be relevant to Cagliari’s preparations after the midfielder’s contribution proved decisive at the weekend.