Serie A 2025/26, Matchday 14: Sassuolo, Inter and Cremonese secure wins; Cagliari-Roma ends goalless

Matchday 14 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season unfolded with results that underscore the league’s balance and competitiveness down to the final whistle. The weekend kicked off with Sassuolo vs. Fiorentina, where the Neroverdi dominated with a 3-1 victory, thanks to goals from Volpato, Muharemovic, and Koné, while Fiorentina remained anchored at the bottom of the table with just 9 points. This outcome further highlights the struggles of Vanoli’s side, unable to break their losing streak.

The action continued with Inter’s resounding 4-0 win over Como at San Siro, powered by strikes from Lautaro Martínez, Thuram, Calhanoglu, and Carlos Augusto. The victory propels Inter to 30 points, reinforcing their credentials as title contenders under Chivu’s leadership. Como, despite a promising start to the season, now sit on 24 points, their momentum stalled by this heavy defeat.

Another upset came at Verona’s Bentegodi Stadium, where the hosts defeated Atalanta 3-1 in a commanding display. Goals from Belghali, Giovane, and Bernede sealed Atalanta’s fate, with Scamacca’s late penalty offering little consolation. The loss leaves La Dea stagnant on 16 points, complicating their European ambitions.

Sunday’s marquee fixture, Cagliari vs. Roma, played out at the Unipol Domus in front of 16,233 spectators, ended in a goalless draw. Both teams displayed defensive solidity and fierce midfield battles but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Roma’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, later emphasized the need for a "technically skilled team" to navigate the "tough Sardinian pitch."

Cagliari, led by Fabio Pisacane, fielded their attacking duo Borrelli-Esposito, while deploying a three-man defense featuring Zappa, Rodriguez, and Luperto. Though the hosts started brightly, Roma took control in the middle phase, dictating possession and probing with Soulé and Pellegrini. Goalkeeper Svilar was instrumental, making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Statistically, Roma boast 9 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, sitting fourth with 28 points and an impressive 15 goals scored. Cagliari, meanwhile, remain second-from-bottom with 12 points (2 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses). While their defense has conceded 19 goals, they seek redemption to escape the relegation zone.

A standout result was Cremonese’s 2-0 win over Lecce, with Bonazzoli’s penalty (awarded after an on-field review) and Sanabria’s strike sealing the deal. This marks Cremonese’s fifth win of the season, while Lecce suffer their seventh defeat, leaving them on 13 points. Manager Davide Nicola relied on a balanced lineup with Vardy and Bonazzoli up front, whereas Di Francesco failed to counter Cremonese’s momentum.

The round will conclude with the already-played Cremonese-Lecce, followed by Sunday’s primetime clashes: Lazio vs. Bologna and the high-stakes Napoli vs. Juventus, which could reshape the title race. Monday’s fixtures—Pisa vs. Parma, Udinese vs. Genoa, and Torino vs. Milan—may further influence the standings and European qualification picture.

The league continues at a frenetic pace, blending traditional powerhouses like Roma and Inter with resurgent sides such as Cremonese and Sassuolo. The Cagliari-Roma stalemate exemplified tactical discipline but also exposed Cagliari’s offensive limitations. All eyes now turn to the upcoming big matches, which could provide decisive clues in the Scudetto race and European places.