Serie A 2025/26: Inter in ripresa, Yildiz e Esposito le stelle del futuro in Serie A

The 30th matchday of Serie A 2025/26 concluded with confirmations, surprises, and new records ahead of the international break. Inter, winless in their last three matches, secured a valuable 1-1 away draw against Fiorentina, maintaining a six-point lead over Milan and seven over Napoli, both of whom won their fixtures.

Inter struggles but shows positive signs

The match at the Franchi saw Inter take an early lead after just 39 seconds thanks to Pio Esposito, a rising Nerazzurri talent who has scored crucial early goals. Fiorentina fought back, equalizing in the second half through Ndour, and survived a late decisive save from De Gea. Inter remains the team with the best away record in Europe’s top five leagues (34 points), but their winless streak now extends to three consecutive games.

Milan and Napoli close the gap

Milan confirmed their resurgence with a 3-2 comeback win over Torino at San Siro, featuring goals from Pavlović, Rabiot, and Fofana. This followed Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Cagliari, secured by Scott McTominay, who is enjoying a standout season. Notably, Napoli has scored more goals in the first 15 minutes (10) than any other Serie A team, reflecting Antonio Conte’s aggressive offensive approach.

Other results: Roma, Lazio, and Cremonese make their mark

Roma edged past Lecce 1-0 thanks to a goal from Robinio Vaz, a 2007-born prodigy who became the second player born after 2007 to score in Serie A. Lazio dominated Bologna 2-0 with a brace from Taylor, continuing their upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Cremonese’s 2-0 win over Parma pulled them back into the relegation battle with crucial points.

Atalanta, Como, and Udinese display strength and ambition

Atalanta eased past Verona with a goal from Zappacosta, while Como crushed Pisa 5-0, securing their fifth consecutive win—a historic achievement for the club. Udinese won 2-0 away at Genoa, with standout performances from Keinan Davis and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, who scored the decisive goal.

The most valuable young talents: Yildiz and Esposito lead the way

A recent Cies report highlights Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) as the most valuable Under-23 player in the world, with a potential value of €133.5 million. Close behind is Pio Esposito (Inter), valued at up to €94.7 million. Both represent Serie A’s new wave of talent poised for market prominence. Other notable names include Santiago Castro (Bologna), Petar Sučić and Bonny (Inter), Matías Soulé and Wesley (Roma), and Nico Paz (Como). Serie A remains a breeding ground for top young players, with Roma and Inter leading in talent production.

Curiosities and records from the matchday

Among the 30th matchday’s records, Kenan Yildiz became the first foreign Under-21 player to reach double-digit goals in a Juventus season. Como’s five straight wins had only occurred once before in their history (in the 1950s). Scott McTominay matched his Premier League goal tally (19) in fewer Serie A appearances, while Lazio’s 21-year-old goalkeeper Motta saved a penalty, a rare and significant feat.

Serie A continues to deliver excitement, European race battles, and relegation drama, while its **young stars emerge as the future of Italian and European football.