Serie A Daily Report - 2026-10-25: Inter reclaim Serie A lead with stoppage-time Fiorentina comeback

Inter Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1 on Sunday after scoring twice in stoppage time to return to the Serie A summit. Alex Jimenez put Fiorentina ahead in the 65th minute with an audacious long-range strike, but Marcus Thuram equalised in the first minute of added time. Thuram then won a penalty after being brought down by Victor Valdepenas, allowing Piotr Zielinski to convert in the eighth minute of stoppage time. The victory lifted Inter to 22 points, level with Lazio and ahead on goal difference, while Fiorentina remained 18th with four points.

Cristian Chivu’s side had dominated much of the contest but found David de Gea in outstanding form, with the Fiorentina goalkeeper making several important saves. The result preserved Inter’s unbeaten start and delivered a seventh victory in eight league matches. Chivu said the team kept its composure after conceding and praised the players for responding to the setback. Thuram’s contribution was particularly significant: according to Opta, he became only the third Inter player to score in at least seven consecutive home league matches since the introduction of three points for a win.

Juventus ended their difficult run on Sunday by beating Lecce 2-0 away in Serie A. Weston McKennie opened the scoring in the 29th minute from a free-kick routine, before Douglas Luiz added his first goal for the club shortly before half-time. The result moved Luciano Spalletti’s side up to seventh place and provided relief after a 3-0 defeat by Lazio and a 2-2 Europa League draw with Rennes. Juventus had only seven outfield players on the bench because of injuries, making the result especially valuable during a demanding spell.

Luiz supplied the assist for McKennie before finishing the second goal himself, producing what Mozzart Sport described as his strongest performance since joining Juventus. The club’s official account quoted Spalletti praising the first-half performance while admitting that his team became less proactive after the interval. Luiz said the victory offered confidence, while McKennie also expressed satisfaction with the result. Juventus still have work to do in turning a single win into sustained momentum, but the success halted a damaging sequence and eased immediate pressure on the coach and players.

AC Milan beat Udinese 2-0 on Sunday, leaving the hosts with a sixth consecutive Serie A defeat. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring inside six minutes after exploiting the offside trap, while Omari Hutchinson followed up to score after Maduka Okoye had parried an Ardon Jashari effort. Milan’s result lifted them to fourth place, while Udinese’s continued slide increased the pressure around manager Kosta Runjaic. Okoye also made further saves to keep the scoreline down, including interventions against Goncalo Ramos and a shot that was tipped onto the crossbar.

Runjaic said Udinese were still “full of life” but that it was not the right time to discuss his future immediately after the match. His comments came after a run that had produced six straight defeats, making the club’s next decisions increasingly consequential. Milan, meanwhile, recovered from their heavy Europa League defeat by Bournemouth with a league victory. The contrast between the sides was stark: Milan converted early opportunities and controlled the outcome, while Udinese were left searching for a response after another damaging result.

Atalanta drew 4-4 with Frosinone on Sunday in an extraordinary Serie A contest that featured eight goals. Frosinone took the lead after only 25 seconds when Romano Schmid capitalised on a poor pass from Ederson, but Nikola Krstovic equalised for Atalanta before Schmid restored the visitors’ advantage. The match continued at an end-to-end pace, with both sides repeatedly finding openings. Atalanta’s result extended a difficult sequence for La Dea, who had now won only one of their previous six league matches after losing to Ajax in midweek.

The draw reflected Frosinone’s attacking ambition and Atalanta’s defensive uncertainty, although the hosts repeatedly recovered from setbacks. Charles De Ketelaere created the opening for Krstovic with a defence-splitting pass, underlining the quality available in Atalanta’s attack. For Frosinone, taking a point from such an open contest represented another indication of their strong start. Atalanta now need greater consistency, particularly after conceding so early and failing to turn home advantage into a victory. The result was one of the round’s most entertaining matches but offered neither side a complete solution.

Roma drew 3-3 with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday after Leonardo Balerdi scored twice, including a late equaliser. Frank Anguissa’s spectacular overhead kick and Scott McTominay’s header gave Napoli a 2-0 lead by the 48th minute. Matias Soulé and Balerdi then levelled the contest, but McTominay restored Napoli’s advantage in the 83rd minute. Balerdi completed his brace with two minutes of normal time remaining to preserve Roma’s unbeaten Serie A start and leave Napoli frustrated after twice surrendering control.

Gian Piero Gasperini said Roma felt they could have won, while also describing the draw as a positive confidence booster. Roma remained third in the table, four points behind leaders Lazio in the accounts reported after the weekend’s matches. Napoli showed considerable attacking quality through Anguissa and McTominay but could not protect a lead against a Roma side that continued to respond under pressure. The result kept the title race tightly packed near the top, with Roma gaining another point while Napoli were left to reflect on a missed opportunity.

Lazio beat Parma 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to climb to the top of Serie A. Kenneth Taylor opened the scoring in the 50th minute, and Diego Carlos then turned the ball into his own net eight minutes later as Lazio established a two-goal lead. Simone Lontani scored for Parma in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but Lazio held on for three points. The result gave Gennaro Gattuso’s side 22 points from eight matches, built on seven wins and one draw.

The victory was reported as Lazio’s best start to a league campaign in the club’s history and represented a sharp turnaround under Gattuso. Parma’s late response created a tense finish, but Lazio maintained enough control to secure the result and set the pace before Inter played Fiorentina on Sunday. Inter’s subsequent comeback left the two clubs level on points, with the champions moving ahead on goal difference. Lazio therefore remain central to the early title race, having combined a strong defensive platform with the ability to turn close matches into victories.