Serie A 2025-2026: Napoli wins in Sassuolo, Milan falls at home, and Inter seeks redemption against Torino

The Serie A 2025-2026 season has burst into life with surprising results and high-intensity matches right from the first round. Napoli, the defending champions, began with an impressive 2-0 away win at Sassuolo, displaying confidence and determination far from the San Paolo Stadium.

Napoli dominates in Sassuolo

The match was unlocked in the 17th minute thanks to a goal from Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder scoring the first goal of the season with a precise header from a Politano cross. The first half ended 1-0 to Napoli, but they kept pushing. Early in the second half, at the 52nd minute, came the magic of Kevin De Bruyne, whose winning free-kick virtually sealed the game. Sassuolo then suffered the expulsion of Konè for a second yellow card at the 80th minute, dashing any hopes of a comeback. The 2-0 final score confirms Napoli’s strong start under Conte, ready to stay at the top.

Milan suffers a setback against Cremonese

In the San Siro showdown, Milan had to settle for a heavy 2-1 defeat against newly promoted and well-organized Cremonese. Despite a promising start—with Gimenez hitting the post in the 4th minute and having a goal disallowed—the visitors took the lead in the 28th minute through Baschirotto. Milan equalized just before halftime with Pavlovic, but in the second half, Bonazzoli sealed the win with a spectacular overhead kick in the 61st minute. A tough start for Allegri and his team, who must now bounce back in their next match against Lecce, where Rafael Leão will be absent.

Roma wins, Genoa and Lecce draw

Roma began the season well, securing a 1-0 win over Bologna thanks to a 53rd-minute goal from Wesley. The Giallorossi showed solidity and resilience, holding off Bologna’s attempts. Meanwhile, Genoa and Lecce shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw, a match with few thrills and little goalmouth action, reflecting a tactically balanced game.

Inter prepares to debut against Torino

The first round will conclude with Sunday’s highly anticipated clash between Inter and Torino, a match eagerly awaited for several reasons. Christian Chivu’s Inter aims to redeem last season’s disappointments but already faces squad issues, missing suspended players like Calhanoglu and Esposito. The transfer market may bring further defensive reinforcements. Torino, fresh from a Coppa Italia win and a summer managerial overhaul with Marco Baroni’s arrival, seeks to break their San Siro curse, where they haven’t won in the league for nine matches.

Key Juventus suspension: Cambiaso to miss Inter clash

Meanwhile, Juventus received bad news: Andrea Cambiaso has been banned for two matches after being sent off for an elbow on Lovik during Juventus-Parma. This means the full-back will miss the crucial home game against Genoa and, more importantly, the big match against Inter. The player took to social media to apologize, stating:

> “I am not a violent person; in my life, I have never raised my hands or done anything like this. Today, I made a mistake, and I want to apologize to my teammates, the entire staff, the club, and the fans. It was a bad gesture that doesn’t represent me, and I am ashamed of it.”

Where to watch Serie A on TV

The new Italian league season kicks off with high television expectations. Rai Sport has launched a fresh offering with hi-tech studios and big names like Alberto Rimedio and Barbara Pedrotti covering Serie A, Champions League, and the National Team. Among the novelties, “Il Sabato al 90°” debuts on Saturday evenings, while the revamped “Domenica Sportiva” returns on Sundays, featuring augmented reality and new talents. Mediaset relaunches with “XXL” and “Pressing”, while Sky Sport celebrates ten years of its “Club” with a special format. Fans can enjoy Serie A goals and highlights across multiple TV and digital appointments.

With the championship in full swing and many balanced challenges already on the horizon, Serie A 2025-2026 promises excitement and spectacle. The start has been explosive, and the top clubs are called upon to maintain performance consistency to achieve their most ambitious goals.