Serie A Week 1 Roundup: A Thrilling Start to the New Season
The 2025-26 Serie A season is off to an explosive start, with Week 1 delivering a mix of dominant victories, surprising upsets, and hard-fought draws. The action kicked off on Friday and concluded on Monday, giving fans a comprehensive look at what to expect from Italy’s top flight in the coming months.
Match Summaries:
- Inter Milan 5 – 0 Torino: Inter showed their title ambitions with a stunning five-goal performance against Torino. The Nerazzurri were clinical and ruthless, with Marcus Thuram leading the charge with two goals. It was a statement victory that immediately sends a message to the rest of the league.
- Como 2 – 0 Lazio: The biggest shock of the weekend saw Como deliver a spectacular home win against Lazio. With a young, talented squad, Como’s victory against one of Italy’s traditional powerhouses signals their intent to be a serious contender in the league.
- Juventus 2 – 0 Parma: Juventus, in their first match under new manager Igor Tudor, secured a comfortable victory against Parma. The Bianconeri’s win was solid and professional, giving them a perfect start to their campaign.
- Napoli 2 – 0 Sassuolo: The defending champions, Napoli, started their new campaign with a clean sheet victory over newly promoted Sassuolo. The win was a confident display of their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, showing that they are once again a force to be reckoned with.
- AC Milan 1 – 2 Cremonese: In another surprising result, AC Milan suffered a home defeat to newly-promoted Cremonese. The Rossoneri were left stunned by the determination and efficiency of the visitors, who showed great resilience to secure a memorable away victory at the San Siro.
- Roma 1 – 0 Bologna: Roma, now managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, began their season with a narrow but crucial win against Bologna. The Giallorossi’s victory was a testament to their defensive organization and ability to grind out a result.
- Genoa 0 – 0 Lecce: A tight and cagey affair saw Genoa and Lecce share the spoils in a goalless draw. Both teams showed defensive discipline, but lacked the cutting edge to break the deadlock.
- Atalanta 1 – 1 Pisa: Atalanta, now under the guidance of Ivan Jurić, were held to a draw by newly promoted Pisa. The result highlights the potential for upsets in the league and serves as a wake-up call for the home side.
- Cagliari 1 – 1 Fiorentina: Another match that ended in a draw, with both Cagliari and Fiorentina earning a point. The match was a balanced contest, with neither side able to gain a significant advantage.
- Udinese 1 – 1 Hellas Verona: The final match of the week also ended in a draw, with Udinese and Hellas Verona splitting the points. Both teams fought hard, but a lack of clinical finishing meant the score remained level.
Player of the Week: Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
With two goals in Inter’s dominant 5-0 victory, Marcus Thuram is the undeniable Player of the Week. His clinical finishing and relentless attacking threat were key to his team’s comprehensive win.
Most Outstanding Football Club of the Week: Cremonese
While Inter’s 5-0 win was impressive, the most outstanding club of Week 1 has to be Cremonese. Their stunning 2-1 victory against a strong AC Milan side, on their return to the top flight, was a true highlight of the weekend. Their performance demonstrated a fearless attitude and an exciting brand of football that has already captured the imagination of fans.
Team of the Week (4-3-3 formation):
- Goalkeeper: Wladimiro Falcone (Lecce)
- Made several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet against Genoa.
- Right-Back: Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli)
- A solid defensive performance and a constant threat going forward in Napoli’s victory.
- Center-Back: Manuel Locatelli (Juventus)
- Commanded the backline and was instrumental in Juventus’ clean sheet.
- Center-Back: Federico Gatti (Juventus)
- A strong and commanding presence in the defense, complementing his partner perfectly.
- Left-Back: Leonardo Sernicola (Cremonese)
- A fantastic two-way performance, contributing to both the defense and attack in Cremonese’s upset win.
- Midfielder: Nicolas Paz (Como)
- Scored a crucial goal and dictated the tempo of the game against Lazio, showcasing his immense potential.
- Midfielder: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan)
- Pulled the strings in midfield for Inter, with his passing and control of the game leading to their landslide victory.
- Midfielder: Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio)
- Despite his team’s loss, he was a creative spark and one of the few bright spots for Lazio, creating several chances.
- Right-Wing: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
- Scored a goal and was a constant menace to the Torino defense.
- Left-Wing: David (Juventus)
- Scored in Juventus’ victory and was a key attacking outlet throughout the match.
- Striker: Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
- The Player of the Week, leading the line with two clinical finishes.
