AC Milan and Juventus have ended their short Serie A slides with home wins, boosting their standings in the league. Milan beat Lecce 3-0 at the San Siro, with Christian Pulisic marking his first start of the season with his first Milan goal of 2026. The win relieved pressure on Milan head coach Ruben Amorim after a three-match winless run in all competitions had stalled his side's early progress. Milan rose to fifth place on 11 points.
Juventus also returned to form with a 2-0 home win over Atalanta, with Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer scoring either side of half-time. The Bianconeri had picked up one point in their previous two league games but secured a much-needed win to move up to 10 points. The victory inflicted a third straight defeat on Atalanta's coach Maurizio Sarri, who was formerly in charge of Lazio, Chelsea, and Napoli.
In another match, Fiorentina maintained their unbeaten run under coach Paolo Vanoli with a 1-1 draw against Napoli. The draw moved Fiorentina onto four points, while Napoli have seven points, six from the summit of the league. Billy Gilmour put Napoli in front, but Fiorentina drew level through a deflected Alex Jimenez strike in the second half.
Como had the chance to move joint-top but suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Frosinone, ending their four-match winning run in all competitions. First-half goals from Giacomo Calo and Giorgi Kvernadze, and a heroic goalkeeping display by Lorenzo Palmisani, sealed a famous win for the hosts. The win extended Frosinone's three-match unbeaten run and took them up to 10 points, level with Como.
Parma beat Genoa 2-1 to claim their first victory of the season and leave Genoa winless after five games. The win marked a significant improvement for Parma, who had struggled to find form earlier in the season. Genoa, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win under coach Daniele De Rossi.
The results have significant implications for the Serie A standings, with Milan, Juventus, and Frosinone all moving up the table. Roma, Inter, and Lazio are currently the early pace-setters, but the competition is expected to intensify as the season progresses. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the final standings and potential Champions League spots.
The coaches of the respective teams had mixed reactions to the results, with some expressing satisfaction and others frustration. Cesc Fabregas, Como's coach, described the defeat as a "poor game" but praised Frosinone's performance. Meanwhile, Juventus's coach expressed relief at the win, saying that it was essential to bounce back from a difficult period.
Key points
- AC Milan and Juventus have ended their short Serie A slides with home wins.
- Como suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Frosinone, ending their four-match winning run.
- The results have significant implications for the Serie A standings, with several teams moving up the table.
