Serie A, Third Matchday: Milan Wins 1-0 Over Bologna, Atalanta in Form, Como and Genoa to Face Off Tonight

Serie A returns after the international break with a third matchday that already offers intriguing storylines. Sunday concluded with Milan’s 1-0 win over Bologna, courtesy of Luka Modrić’s first goal in a Rossonero shirt, while Atalanta secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Lecce, fueled by De Ketelaere’s brace and a standout performance from Zalewski. The round wraps up on Monday with two matches: Verona vs. Cremonese at 18:30 and Como vs. Genoa at 20:45.

Milan-Bologna: Modrić Decides, Allegri Sent Off

The San Siro clash saw Milan struggle in the first half against a Bologna side that struck the woodwork twice through Estupiñán and Giménez. In the second half, despite Maignan’s physical issues forcing him off, Luka Modrić broke the deadlock at the 61st minute, scoring his first Serie A goal. The match was also marked by tension: Allegri was sent off after protesting a disallowed penalty for Milan. Despite the challenges, Milan held on to secure three crucial points.

Atalanta-Lecce 4-1: De Ketelaere and Zalewski Shine

Atalanta continued their strong start to the season by claiming their first win after two initial draws. At Gewiss Stadium, Juric’s side dominated Lecce with a resounding 4-1 victory. Scalvini opened the scoring in the 37th minute. In the second half, De Ketelaere exploded with a brace (51’ and 73’), while Zalewski delivered a masterclass with a goal, an assist, and a shot off the crossbar. Lecce pulled one back through N’Dri in the 83rd minute, but it wasn’t enough to trouble the Nerazzurri.

Other Sunday Results

The day also saw Torino edge Roma 1-0 thanks to Simeone’s 59th-minute winner—a well-placed curling shot from the Granata striker. Udinese secured a 1-0 away win at Pisa with Iker Bravo’s 14th-minute strike. Sassuolo pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory over Lazio, with Fadera’s 70th-minute goal deciding a fiercely contested match.

Como-Genoa: Fàbregas and Vieira Face Off as Managers

The third matchday concludes Monday evening with the postponed clash between Como and Genoa at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. After a debut win against Lazio and a narrow loss to Bologna, Cesc Fàbregas’ Como will look to capitalize on home advantage for another victory. Patrick Vieira’s Genoa, meanwhile, is still searching for their first win: following a goalless draw with Torino, they fell 1-0 to Juventus. The match carries extra intrigue, pitting two former Arsenal teammates against each other in the dugout. The game will be broadcast on DAZN, Sky Sport Calcio, and Sky Sport, with live streaming available on Now and Sky Go.