Serie A Standing AFTER the game:
Udinese, 10th position with 33 points and a negative goal difference of -5
Lecce, 14th position with 25 points and a negative goal difference of -23
🇮🇹 The Italian Referee Association (AIA) has designated the match officials for the Serie A Week 26 game Lecce vs Udinese on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Via del Mare Stadium in Lecce, Italy.
Referee Kevin Bonacina from the section of Bergamo will take charge of the game, with Davide Imperiale from Genoa and Davide Moro from Schio. The Fourth Official will be Daniele Doveri from Roma 1. Marco Guida from Torre Annunziata will handle the VAR responsibilities, while Marco Serra from Torino will serve as the AVAR.
Serie A Standing AFTER the game:
Udinese, 10th position with 33 points and a negative goal difference of -5
Lecce, 14th position with 25 points and a negative goal difference of -23
Lecce lost the Serie A Week 26 match on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Via del Mare Stadium in Lecce, Italy. Notably, Udinese has managed to keep a clean sheet in four of the last five matches played at the Via del Mare. Udinese has secured 10 points over their last four matches. Hence, solidifying their position in 10th place with a total of 36 points. Udinese took all three points from a determined Lecce, who put up a strong fight in the second half.
The game was ultimately decided by a penalty kick successfully converted by Lorenzo Lucca, who has now reached 10 goals this season. Lecce’s positive run comes to an end. That is, they are unable to extend their lead over the relegation zone. Looking ahead to the next matchday, Udinese will welcome Chivu’s Parma to the Bluenergy Stadium, while Lecce will face Fiorentina in Florence.
The match
Udinese opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when a penalty was awarded by referee Bonacina. Lorenzo Lucca confidently converted the penalty, striking the ball into the top left corner with his right foot, leaving goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone helpless. The foul that resulted in the penalty was committed by Gaby Jean against Sandi Lovric inside the box.
Defy your captain’s orders 😤
Bury the penalty kick ⚽️
Get subbed off 😬
Following the game, the players from Udinese united to celebrate their triumph. Udinese fans at Via del Mare definitely appreciated the victory.
✅ Stats before the game:
Udinese has secured victories in their last two encounters with Lecce in Serie A, managing to keep a clean sheet in both matches. The only time they achieved three straight wins against Lecce in the top division was between 2011 and 2020. Notably, the Friulians have never recorded three consecutive clean sheets against the Apulians in this league.
In their 16 Serie A matches at the Via del Mare, there has been just one draw between Lecce and Udinese: a 2-2 tie on October 19, 2008. The stats reveal that Lecce has won 8 times, while Udinese has claimed victory 7 times.
Lecce is currently on an unbeaten streak in their last three league games (1 win, 2 draws). They have the chance to extend this run to four matches without a loss for the first time this Serie A season. Finally, the last time they accomplished this feat was between April and May, where they recorded 2 wins and 2 draws.
The battle for the Scudetto is heating up, with Napoli (56), Inter (54), and Atalanta (51) in a tight race!
Lazio and Napoli ended with a draw at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium. What an exciting match packed with goals and surprises! The first half concluded with a 1-1 scoreline, featuring goals from Isaksen and Raspadori. In the second half, Conte’s squad took the lead thanks to an own goal by Marusic. However, in the dying moments, Dia scored a stunning goal to level the score again. This draw puts Napoli’s top position in jeopardy, as they now sit at 56 points.
What an incredible Derby d’Italia! Juventus triumphed over Inter at the Allianz Stadium. This win has shaken up the league standings. Inter, sitting at 54 points, missed the opportunity to surpass Napoli, who leads with 56 points. Meanwhile, Juventus, now at 46 points, has leveled with Lazio, putting them for a Champions League spot. The standout player was Francisco Fernandes da Conceição, who netted the only goal of the match, securing bragging rights for his team.
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Atalanta couldn’t secure a victory in their home match against Cagliari, resulting in a 0-0 stalemate. Cagliari walks away with a valuable point, moving up to thirteenth place with 25 points, which is five points clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Atalanta, still searching for their first home win of 2025, now sits at 51 points. In their next match, Gasperini’s squad will head to Empoli, while Cagliari will take on Juventus at home.
AC Milan beat Hellas Verona at the iconic San Siro Stadium. Milan reaches 41 points. Their aim is to rise in the standings and secure a spot in the European zone. This is the second consecutive victory in the championship for the Rossoneri. Verona remains with 23 points. The result was unlocked in the 75th minute, with Mexican player Santiago Giménez scoring a header on an assist from Rafael Leao. In the next round of the championship for Milan, an away match on the pitch of Torino, Verona will face Fiorentina at home.
Roma secured a victory against Parma at the Ennio Tardini Stadium. This win boosts Roma’s points to 37, while Parma remains at 20 points, just one point away from escaping the relegation zone. The game was tightly contested, with Soule’s brilliant free kick in the first half proving to be the turning point. Parma struggled after Leali received a red card in the 31st minute, leaving them a man down for more than an hour. As the match drew to a close, Parma made efforts to advance, but the Giallorossi held their ground comfortably.
Bologna beat Torino at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium. Bologna and Torino delivered a thrilling and explosive match that kept everyone on the edge of their seats! Both teams played openly, showcasing their skills and entertaining the crowd. The home side emerged victorious with a last-minute own goal by Biraghi, which was influenced by Castro’s shot. Ndoye shone with a brace, and Elmas scored a breathtaking goal in the match. In the next round, Bologna will be up against Parma, and Torino will challenge Milan.
Udinese triumphed with a commanding 3-0 victory over Empoli. This win boosts Udinese to 33 points, securing their 10th place in the standings. Meanwhile, Empoli’s struggles continue, marking their 10th consecutive game without a win, consisting of 2 draws and 8 losses, leaving them stuck at 21 points in 17th place as they await the outcome of the Parma-Roma match.
Incredible! Como pulled off a surprise by defeating Fiorentina 2-0 at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. This away victory is a significant achievement for Como, especially with goals from Diao and Nico Paz. Fiorentina faced a tough loss at home, marking their second consecutive defeat in the league. With this win, Como has moved further away from the relegation zone, now sitting five points clear of the third-last position. They had only managed to secure one victory in 2025 prior to this match. Meanwhile, Fiorentina has seen a dip in form with these back-to-back losses. They were close to reaching the 4th place, which is crucial for Champions League qualification, but could find themselves four points behind Juventus if they lose to Inter this evening.
Monza finally gets back on the scoreboard after suffering four straight losses, narrowing the gap to the safety zone to just seven points, thanks to Empoli’s defeat against Udinese. They now find themselves level with Como and Cagliari in thirteenth place. Meanwhile, Lecce has moved five points clear of third-from-bottom Parma, who are set to face Roma soon.
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Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Empoli, 17th position with 21 points and a negative goal difference of -13
Udinese, 10th position with 30 points and a negative goal difference of -8
Udinese triumphed in Serie A Week 35 at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Udine, Italy, with a commanding 3-0 victory over Empoli. This win boosts Udinese to 33 points, securing their 10th place in the standings. Meanwhile, Empoli’s struggles continue, marking their 10th consecutive game without a win, consisting of 2 draws and 8 losses, leaving them stuck at 21 points in 17th place as they await the outcome of the Parma-Roma match.
The first half was evenly matched, with both teams creating opportunities, but it ended 1-0. In the second half, Runjaic’s squad intensified their efforts, effectively neutralizing the Tuscan side’s attacks and taking advantage of their chances. Ekkelenkamp netted two goals, starting the scoring in the 19th minute and adding another in the 65th. Thauvin capped off the match with a header in the 90th minute.
Looking ahead, Udinese will face Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare, while Empoli will take on Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta.
The match …
Udinese opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp found the back of the net with a precise right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The setup came from Arthur Atta, who capitalized on a corner kick that was given away by Marco Silvestri. After the corner, Atta received the ball and aimed for the goal defended by Silvestri, but it was Ekkelenkamp who cleverly redirected it with the tip of his foot, outsmarting the Empoli goalkeeper and putting Udinese ahead!
⚪️⚫️ Udinese 1 – 0 Empoli 🔵 19th minute ⚽️ goal by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp for @Udinese_1896 with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The assist is by Arthur Atta following a corner conceded by Marco Silvestri.#udineseempoli#ItalianSerieAhttps://t.co/DCP2nGc9E0
Udinese is on fire! In the 65th minute, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp found the back of the net with a powerful right-footed shot to the bottom right corner. Ekkelenkamp is shining bright! Lucca takes a strong shot from inside the penalty area, but Silvestri makes a fantastic save. Ekkelenkamp is back at it and scores again!
⚪️⚫️ Udinese 2 – 0 Empoli 🔵 65th minute ⚽️ goal by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp for @Udinese_1896 with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. https://t.co/O4lcAXwscE
⚪️⚫️ Udinese 3 – 0 Empoli 🔵 90th minute ⚽️ goal by Florian Thauvin for @Udinese_1896 from very close range with a headed shot to the top right corner. The assist is by Martín Payero. https://t.co/EE2REWI23i
Udinese has not lost to Empoli in their last six Serie A encounters, securing two wins and four draws. The last time Empoli triumphed over Udinese in this competition was on December 6, 2021, when they won 3-1 at the Castellani.
In their last three league meetings, Udinese and Empoli have ended in draws. The Tuscan side has only managed to achieve more consecutive draws in Serie A against Genoa, with four draws recorded between November 2021 and February 2024.
At home, Udinese has been quite dominant against Empoli in Serie A, remaining unbeaten in 13 out of 15 matches (with 8 wins and 5 draws), and they have scored double the number of goals compared to Empoli (26 to 13). Recently, Udinese has drawn four of their last seven league games, matching the total number of draws they had in their previous 21 Serie A matches.
Take a look at Empoli’s official starting eleven for their match against Udinese.
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⚽️ The Serie A Top Scorers up to Week 24
Atalanta forward Mateo Retegui with 20 goals. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ ⚽️⚽️
Fiorentina forward Moise Kean with 15 goals ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Inter forward Marcus Thuram follows with 13 goals ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
✅ What’s happening in Round 24?
The battle for the Scudetto is heating up, with Napoli and Inter in a tight race!
Inter secured a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, closing the gap to just 1 point behind Napoli, who has 54 points. The scoring kicked off in the 28th minute when Marin Pongracic accidentally put one in his own net from a corner. Rolando Mandragora brought Fiorentina level with a penalty in the 44th minute, but Marko Arnautovic sealed the win for Inter with a header in the 52nd minute, assisted by Carlos Augusto. Looking ahead, Inter will take on Juventus away, while Fiorentina will host Como.
What a letdown for Napoli! Their goal was to secure a victory against Udinese at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. However, Udinese put up a valiant effort and managed to hold Napoli to a 1-1 draw. Napoli now sits at 55 points, closely followed by Inter with 51 points, who will face Fiorentina on Monday. Udinese has reached 30 points. This was certainly a missed chance for Conte’s squad, as they couldn’t extend their lead at the top of the table. The Friulians showcased their determination, coming to Maradona ready to compete and earn points.
AC Milan secured a victory against Empoli at the Carlo Castellani Stadium. This loss is particularly hard for Empoli as they inch closer to the relegation zone. For Milan, this marks their second consecutive win across both the Coppa Italia and Serie A, allowing them to rise to seventh place, temporarily surpassing Bologna, who will be facing Lecce tomorrow. They are now just five points behind fourth-placed Juventus, with a game in hand, while keeping an eye on Lazio and Fiorentina, who could potentially move ahead of Juventus in the standings. A noteworthy highlight: Santiago Giménez has made history as the first Mexican player to score for AC Milan.
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Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Como, thanks to a standout performance from Kolo Muani, who netted both goals for his team. He started strong with an impressive strike and later sealed the win with a penalty. Como put up a good fight, scoring through Diao, but ultimately faltered after a blunder by Juventus goalkeeper Butez. This narrow win helps Juventus climb the standings. In their next match, Juventus will take on Inter, while Como is set to face Fiorentina.
Lazio crushed AC Monza with an astonishing 5-1 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium. Lazio celebrates a home victory, climbing back to fourth place with 45 points. Meanwhile, Monza remains at the bottom of the table with just 13 points. The match saw Lazio take control early, with Marusic. In the second half, Pedro added two more goals, while Castellanos and Dele Bashiru contributed to the final score. Monza managed to score a consolation goal through Sensi’s penalty. Monza is feeling the heat as they find themselves at the bottom of the standings and need to start winning soon. The threat of relegation to Serie B looms large for them next season.
Atalanta delivered a stunning performance against Verona at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium. They dominated the game, winning 5-0 without allowing any goals from their opponents. The standout player was forward Mateo Retegui, who netted an incredible four goals, reinforcing his position as the league’s top scorer with a total of 20 goals. With this victory, Atalanta has increased their lead over Juventus to +7.
Venezia beaten by AS Roma at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium. Roma celebrated a 1-0 victory over Venezia, marking their eighth consecutive positive result under Claudio Ranieri. The match was decided by a penalty from Paulo Dybala in the 57th minute. With this win, Roma sits in ninth place in the standings with 34 points, trailing Juventus, who currently holds the fourth spot, by 7 points. The battle for European qualification is still on. Venezia finds itself second to last, 5 points behind Cagliari and Empoli, who are just above the relegation zone.
Cagliari defeated Parma at the Unipol Domus with a 2-1. The Sardinians are making significant progress in the standings, now sitting at 24 points and pulling away from Parma, who is in the relegation zone with just 20 points. Cagliari secured a crucial win, highlighted by an own goal from Alessandro Vogliacco and a debut goal from Florinel Coman. Meanwhile, Parma’s struggles persist as they remain winless in 2025, with Giovanni Leoni’s goal not enough to change their fortunes. Looking ahead, the next matches feature Atalanta facing Cagliari and Parma going up against Roma.
Torino and Genoa ended the Serie A Week 24 game with a 1-1 draw on Saturday 8 February 2025 at the Olimpico di Torino Stadium in Turin, Italy. A point each that is good for Torino and Genoa who are increasingly distancing themselves from Lecce, Verona and Como. Their distance in the standings remains unchanged with the Granata always one point more than Vieira’s team. While waiting for the match against Napoli, Torino is now approaching Udinese at +1.
Lecce and Bologna failed to win at the Via del Mare Stadium. The match ended 0-0. Bologna is currently level with Milan, both sitting at 38 points. Their upcoming match on February 26th will feel like a playoff showdown. Next, Bologna will take on Torino in the Serie A. Meanwhile, Lecce holds steady in 14th place, now tied with Cagliari at 24 points. They nearly scored three times in the first half but were thwarted by Skorupski’s impressive goalkeeping. Bologna had a late opportunity to score during injury time, but Falcone managed to stop Dallinga’s header in the 95th minute. In the next round, Bologna will face Monza, who are at the bottom of the table. Monza
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This season is branded as the Serie A Enilive and Serie A Made in Italy for sponsorship agreements both locally and internationally. Additionally, this marks the 123rd season of top-level Italian football, the 93rd conducted in a round-robin format, and the 15th since the league was organized under its own governing body, the Lega Serie A.
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