Primacy and controversies. The Milan beats the Fiorentina (2-1) comeback thanks to a super Lion, but also a dubious penalty that sparked the Viola's anger. The fact remains that the Devils finished Sunday alone at the top of the table, despite numerous injuries and the difficulties of a tense and complex match. The other teams, Inter aside, played for Allegri: Naples e Rome Saturday, the Juventus yesterday, defeated by Just like (2-0) and forced to deal with the first seasonal crisis, too Atalanta e Lazio, canceling each other out with a draw (0-0) which is of no use to anyone.
Milan-Fiorentina 2-1: Leao overturns Gosens' goal, Viola furious over the decisive penalty
Il Milan he smiles again and he does it at the most important moment. San Siro The Rossoneri come from behind to beat 2-1 Fiorentina and take the sole lead in Serie A, leaving Inter, Napoli, and Roma behind. A very important victory, achieved with determination after a flat first half and a second half that changed face thanks to the awakening of Leao, who returned to the forefront after 513 days of home fasting. It is he, with a brace (the second goal from a penalty), to overturn Gosens' initial goal and give Allegri the top spot in the league table and a breath of fresh air in the midst of the emergency.
The first half was one to forget. Slow pace, confused thinking, and two opposing teams, both playing in a 3-5-1-1 formation, effectively canceled each other out. Lion e Saelemaekers they try to widen the game without ever making an impact, while Kean on the other side remains isolated, caged between Tumor e CageThe only chances came from dirty balls: in the 5th minute Tumor kicks high from a good position, in the 21st minute pavlovic He wasted a sensational opportunity with his right foot from two steps away De GeaThe real match begins in the second half. In the 56th minute Fiorentina takes the lead: cross from the right, assist by Ranieri, wrong exit by Maignan and winning tap-in by Goossens, quick to tap in an empty net. But the Viola's illusion lasted just seven minutes: Leao, who had been opaque until then, received the ball on the left vertex and placed a surgical right-footed shot into the bottom corner, beating De Gea. It was the spark that changed everything. Allegri went for broke with Gimenez, who becomes decisive in the end: first he is stopped by a great save from the Spaniard, then he gets the controversial strictness after a collision with Parisi. Leao made no mistake from the spot, and Milan took the lead, sparking celebrations at San Siro and the Viola's fury.
Allegri: "Let's enjoy the victory, but let's not get too excited because we still have a long way to go."
“The team played a good match and until Gosens' goal, which we could have avoided, they didn't even concede a shot on target – the satisfied analysis of Allegri "After going behind, we had a good reaction, and that's fine. What message are we sending to the league? None. We'll enjoy this victory and take the three points. Starting tomorrow, we'll try to regain our energy, working with enthusiasm, but without getting too excited about these results because we still have a long road ahead. We'll be back here on Friday against Pisa. We hope to have Loftus-Cheek and Nkunku back, but if we're back, we'll still play our best. Leao? I told him to take the penalty: he tried them and kicked them well. Didn't I watch him? I never watch them. It didn't bring any luck in Turin, but this time it went better..."
Pradé: "Outrageous penalty, huge VAR error. Pioli? It's all my fault."
“I think this is a huge mistake by the VAR, Marinelli didn't have the courage to support his decision – he thundered Pradé I can't describe how we feel. We're playing for our lives, and we have to understand that something like this can't be done. It's scandalous. Gimenez was down for 20 minutes, and Parisi didn't even touch him: almost grotesque, it's not a good image. Fiorentina played a great game, with heart, and absolutely didn't deserve to lose in this way. Shortly before, there was also a foul on Ranieri, who could have been sent off at that point, but instead he was only given a yellow: the player stayed out, and we conceded with ten men. We're disappointed because our league position is poor, and we didn't expect it. This isn't who we are as a team. Confidence in Pioli? We have three points after seven games, but if anyone can get us out of this situation, it's only him. The rest is my fault."
Como-Juventus 2-0: Tudor collapses under the blows of Kempf and Nico Paz.
Juventus fell badly in Como and knew the taste of defeat for the first time in this Serie A. At the Sinigaglia stadium the score was 2-0 for the Larians, led by Kempf and a super Nico Paz, who first provided the assist for the lead and then closed the match with a masterpiece in the final minutes. A black day for the Bianconeri, never truly incisive and once again bogged down in their usual offensive limitations. The defeat cost them dearly: Juve were caught up by Como on 12 points and slipped to seventh place, also overtaken by Italiano's Bologna, victorious in Cagliari (0-2). Four minutes were enough to see the first dramatic turn of events, when Nico Paz broke through on the left and painted a perfect cross for Kempf, who anticipated everyone and from two steps away struck By GregorioIt's the 1-0 that completely shocks Juve, surprised by a ferocious start from the home team. The reaction comes, but it's confusing. koopmeiners Trying to build pace and verticality, David finds the equalizer, but VAR rules it out for a millimeter-perfect offside from the start by the Dutchman. Tudor's team grows in possession, builds, but doesn't sting: plenty of crosses, little precision, and no real clear chances. In the second half, Juventus tries to raise the bar, pushing Como back into their own half, but Butez remains almost inactive, while in front Nico Paz continues to create problems. In the 79th minute, the gem that closes the game: the Argentine takes the ball in the attacking midfield, jumps Cambiaso and unleashed a curling shot that curled into the top corner. It was 2-0, the final knockout blow. The first real cracks in Tudor's management came at the most delicate moment, on the eve of the challenging Champions League away match against Real Madrid. Como, however, soared on the wings of enthusiasm and wrote one of the finest chapters in its history.
Tudor: "You can't concede goals like that first one. What worries me? Everything."
“It was a difficult match against a Como team that plays beautiful football – the bitter comment of Tudor In the first half, we conceded early on set pieces that you can't handle, then we did some interesting things, like them. In the second half, there were a lot of moments ruined by fouls, then at 2-0 the game was over. We wanted to do something with two attackers and we didn't succeed. A back four? I thought it was the best thing for the team, it was the right choice. In attack, we didn't do what we wanted, we lacked the final pass, the final shot. What worries me? Everything always worries me, that's the life of a coach. What can we do better? We'll discuss this in the locker room.
Atalanta – Lazio 0-0: Atalanta wastes a chance, Lazio holds firm.
It ends without goals, but not without emotions, between Atalanta e Lazio, who shared the spoils at the end of an intense and well-played match. The 0-0 draw left Juric's team with some regrets, having been held twice by a superb Provedel, while for Sarri, it was a valuable away point in a difficult period, marked by injuries and inconsistent results. Atalanta started strong, with their usual pace and high pressing, but Lazio held firm, compact and attentive in their reading of the situation. Chancellors he was forced to leave the pitch in the 21st minute due to a muscular problem, but the return of Weather in Zaccagni lights up the white and sky blues: the captain comes close to gol in the 28th minute, forcing Carnesecchi to make a good save. The match remained balanced, with the home team relying on the bursts of Lookman e Solomon, however, closed by a Lazio defence that was always well positioned. In the 38th minute, Guendouzi came close to taking the lead with a right-footed shot that went just wide of the post, then the Goddess responded with Zappa costa, but Provedel He says no with a remarkable reflex. In the second half, Juric pushes his team forward, Lazio lowers their center of gravity, and Lookman has the chance to make it 1-0, but heads over from a great position. The teams stretch out, increasing the space and the chances: Ahanor and Zappacosta came close to scoring, with the Nerazzurri full-back hitting the post in the 78th minute with the goalkeeper beaten. On the other side, Zaccagni and Dia attempted to counterattack, but were unable to find the target. In the final minutes, Provedel protagonist, decisive in the advance on Lookman to secure the 0-0 draw. Atalanta earned their fifth draw in seven games, their third in a row, confirming their solidity but also their difficulty in converting goals. Lazio, struggling and short on energy, instead took home a golden point, relying on their goalkeeper and their newfound defensive solidity.
Juric: "The team deserved more points. I hope life gives us everything back."
“The team deserved more points and we hope that life will give us back the ones we lost – he sighed Juric "The match was excellent in every way, with plenty of chances from Lookman, Zappacosta, and Ederson, without conceding anything in defensive coverage or transitions. Even without a center forward, we created a world of play in the first 25 minutes of the second half, after having been barely dangerous in the first. In this seven-game cycle, we'll see where we can go, but each game has its own story. Now we're focusing on the Champions League; Slavia Prague are very aggressive. We have the right ideas, we play well, we want and must win."
Sarri: "We're becoming a real team. The transfer market? It'll be free in January."
“I have the feeling that the players are becoming a real group,” he explained. Sarri I wouldn't just talk about running and dedication; the first half was excellent, but the opponent's pace picked up in the second. We've been in disastrous shape for three weeks, and we extended the run with Cancellieri, who could have been the most dangerous. In a dramatic moment, the team got three results, and the lads deserve praise. The goal is to create the conditions for a competitive team, laying the foundations for a top-level team, starting next season. The news I have is that January could be a completely free transfer window; for the rest, ask the president. I'd be the happiest in the world if on January 1st the players made me so happy that I could tell the president, 'I don't need anyone.'"
