Inter goes,Juve slows downTo Napoli's hard-fought victory, the league leaders responded like the top team: overwhelms Sassuolo away (0-5) and temporarily extends the lead over their rivals, while waiting for Milan to recover the match with Como, postponed due to the Olympics, on February 18th. Juventus, on the other hand, is slowing down, that He avoided defeat only in the recovery against Lazio (2-2) and slows down the race for a Champions League place, with the concrete risk of being caught up by Roma, who are playing this evening at the Olimpico against Cagliari.
In the other fields the Parma's coup in Bologna (0-1), which confirms the crisis of the rossoblù, with their fourth consecutive defeat and now far from the European zone. In the fight for salvation, there are tvery important points for Lecce, who beat Udinese (2-1) and can breathe again.
Sassuolo-Inter 0-5: Dimarco officiates, the league leaders soar.
There is no match in Reggio EmiliaInter overwhelmed Sassuolo with a commanding performance and sent a strong message to the league: eighth consecutive away victory, a temporary +8 over Milan and a feeling of total control. Federico Dimarco conducts the orchestra, a true additional director: in half an hour he saved a goal on the line, hit the crossbar and provided two assists for Bisseck and Thuram.
Sassuolo attempted to hold the pressure in the opening minutes, but once the balance was broken, the game quickly slipped in Nerazzurri favor. Lautaro and Akanji also scored in the second half, before Luis Henrique sealed the 5-0 victory. Five different markers, evident technical superiority and a march that strengthens Inter's role as favourites, increasingly solid and consistent.
Juventus-Lazio 2-2: Spalletti saves in a photo finish.
Bitter draw for Juventus, saved only in the 96th minute against a cynical and orderly Lazio. At the Allianz Stadium, the Sarri's team has been nursing the big shot for a long time: Pedro unlocks the match at the end of the first half, TheSaksen doubles in the opening of recovery taking advantage of the spaces left by the black and whites.
Juve's reaction came with the usual siege. McKennie closes the gap, Yildiz tries to light the spark, but thein Lazio he resists and wastes also the opportunity for the knockout blow on the counterattack. A weighty mistake. In full recovery time it is Rabbit, headed in on a cross from Boga, to sign the 2-2 That avoids defeat. A point that moves the standings but doesn't erase the feeling of a missed opportunity for Spalletti's team, now three points behind third place and with Roma just behind them, ready to close in.
Roma-Cagliari is worth fourth place
The 24th matchday of Serie A ends this evening at the Olimpico with Roma-Cagliari, while awaiting the rescheduled match between Milan and Como. For the Giallorossi, this is a crucial match. A win would mean reclaiming fourth place and closing the gap on Juventus in the Champions League race. Gian Piero Gasperini's team is called upon to prove its solidity after a period of inconsistencies.
Il Cagliari arrives with confidence After the win over Verona, Gasperini is looking for consistency to edge closer to safety. Gasperini faces significant absences, starting with Dybala and Koné. Ghilardi will start in defense alongside Mancini and Ndicka, while the battle for Bryan Zaragoza or Pellegrini remains open up front, with the Spaniard potentially making his debut.
