Serie A, Matchday 29: Lazio stuns Milan, Como beats Roma, and Fiorentina dominates Cremonese

Matchday 29 of Serie A delivered surprises and confirmations in an increasingly thrilling championship. League leaders Inter slowed down with a draw, while Milan and Roma suffered heavy setbacks. In the heart of the day, Lazio pulled off a major upset against Milan, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Isaksen and closing the gap to 8 points behind the Nerazzurri, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in European competition. Meanwhile, Como came from behind to beat Roma 2-1 and climbed to fourth place, while Fiorentina secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Cremonese, a key result in the relegation battle.

Lazio beats Milan 1-0 in a hard-fought clash

The match in Rome was marked by an intense first half from the Biancocelesti, who took the lead at the 26th minute with Isaksen. Lazio created several chances to double their lead, with Maldini standing out, while Milan struggled to find rhythm and precision despite having a goal disallowed for Athekame due to a suspected handball. In the final moments, Allegri’s team pushed with Modric in search of an equalizer but failed. At the 97th minute, coach Sarri was sent off for protests.

The scorecard shows Lazio lined up in a 4-3-3 formation and Milan in an aggressive 3-5-2, but the final result remained locked at 1-0. The victory reignites Lazio’s European ambitions, while Milan must now watch out for the chasing pack.

Como comes from behind to beat Roma, consolidates fourth place

In the late afternoon, Como and Roma played out a crucial direct clash for Champions League qualification. The Giallorossi took the lead after just 7 minutes thanks to a penalty converted by Malen, earned from a foul by Diego Carlos on El Shaarawy. However, in the second half, Como found the equalizer through Douvikas at the 59th minute and completed the comeback at the 79th minute with Diego Carlos, who capitalized on a long rebound from the Roma defense. Roma finished the match with 10 men after Wesley’s red card for a second yellow.

The victory propels the Lombard side to fourth place, while Roma’s pursuit of the top positions becomes more complicated. The match showcased the determination of Fabregas’ team, which refuses to give up in a championship where they aim to be protagonists.

Fiorentina dominates, Cremonese in crisis

At the Benito Stirpe Stadium, in a crucial relegation battle, Fiorentina dominated Cremonese with a 4-1 victory, displaying character and quality. Parisi opened the scoring at the 25th minute, followed by goals from Piccoli and the promising Brazilian Dodò, who scored his first league goal. Gudmundsson sealed the win with a curling right-footed shot. Cremonese tried to react in the second half, pulling one back through Okereke, but Nicola’s team never truly troubled the Viola defense.

With these three points, Fiorentina overtakes Lecce, moving 4 points clear of the relegation zone, while Cremonese slips further down the table. A heavy result that could shape the fight for survival.

Other results and standout players from Matchday 29

Pisa secured their first comeback win of the season, defeating Cagliari 3-1 despite playing with a numerical disadvantage for most of the match. Moreo, Caracciolo (brace), and Pavoletti were the stars of a lively and hard-fought encounter. Genoa won 2-0 in Verona, while Bologna snatched a 1-0 victory at Sassuolo thanks to Dallinga.

In the Top 11 of the week compiled by Lega Serie A, Matteo Politano stands out for his decisive goal and assist in Napoli’s win over Lecce. The Neapolitans remain in the race for the top spots, while the Apulian side battles to avoid relegation.

Matchday 29 will conclude on Monday with Cremonese vs. Fiorentina, while the league table begins to outline risks and hopes for many teams. Direct clashes are becoming increasingly crucial, and the battles for European spots and survival continue to deliver excitement every round.