Serie A Matchday 17 Roundup

Last Updated on dezembro 30, 2025 2:35 pm by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 17 of the Italian Serie A 2025/26 left the Scudetto race wide open and highly competitive.

The main contenders did not disappoint, securing decisive victories that kept the standings extremely tight in the final stretch of the first half of the championship. Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Roma asserted their dominance in demanding matches, confirming that the title race will remain open and without a clear leader in the short term.

Inter returned to the top thanks to a measured and effective victory in Bergamo, demonstrating their ability to resolve complex matches with minimal difference. Milan, for their part, responded with a convincing performance at San Siro, imposing their conditions from the start and reaffirming their strength at home. Napoli also delivered away from home with a solid win that keeps them in contention, while Roma maintained their good form with an attacking display that reinforces their title credentials.

Beyond the results, the matchday left clear impressions about the current state of the tournament: consistency will be the decisive factor in a championship where any slip-up can cost positions. With differences of just one or two points between the top spots and historic teams constantly pressing, Serie A 2025/26 is heading towards an intense finish, marked by parity, tactical demands, and the weight of experience in every matchday.

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Serie A Matchday 17 Games

Serie A Matchday 17 Roundup: Milan vs. Hellas Verona

AC Milan secured a resounding victory at San Siro against Hellas Verona, in a match they dominated from start to finish. From the outset, the Rossoneri took control of the ball, pressed high up the pitch, and pinned back their opponents, who opted to sit deep and look for isolated transitions.

The visitors’ resistance broke down just before halftime, when Christian Pulisic took advantage of a set piece to open the scoring in added time. That goal sealed the match in favor of the home side.

In the second half, Milan did not let up. Shortly after the restart, Christopher Nkunku won a penalty after a foul inside the area and converted it himself with a precise shot. Minutes later, the French striker reappeared in the box to push the ball home and seal his brace, making it 3-0. With the game decided, Milan controlled the pace and avoided any surprises, while Hellas Verona was unable to respond. The win took the Rossoneri to 35 points, although their lead was short-lived.

Result: Milan 3–0 Hellas Verona

Serie A Matchday 17 Roundup: Cremonese vs. Napoli

Napoli confirmed their status as title contenders with a solid away win against Cremonese. At the Giovanni Zini stadium, the Neapolitan side showed collective superiority and effectively sealed the match, without allowing their opponents to really get into the game.

The star of the show was Rasmus Højlund, who scored both goals that decided the match. The striker took advantage of the spaces and the home side’s defensive frailty to make the difference and secure the three points for his team.

With this result, Napoli reached 34 points and remained very close to the top of the table, waiting for any slip-ups from their direct rivals. Cremonese, meanwhile, remained on 21 points in the middle of the table, unable to stop the defending champions’ good run of form.

Result: Cremonese 0–2 Napoli

Serie A Matchday 17 Roundup: Atalanta x Inter

Inter Milan secured a crucial victory in their visit to Bergamo, beating Atalanta by a narrow margin, a result that allowed them to regain the lead in the championship. The match was intense, tight, and with few concessions, in which Christian Chivu’s team knew how to be patient and punish their opponents at the right moment.

For much of the game, La Dea tried to impose their rhythm and pressure, but lacked precision in the final third. The home side created chances, but they were almost always poorly finished or ruled out for offside. Inter remained organized and waited for their opportunity.

That chance came in the 65th minute, when a mistake by Atalanta was capitalized on by Lautaro Martínez, who finished inside the area to score the only goal of the game. From then on, the Nerazzurri managed their lead with solid defense and emotional control. The 1-0 score was enough to earn three vital points, reaching 36 points and returning to the top of the table, with Milan and Napoli close behind.

Result: Atalanta 0–1 Inter

Serie A Matchday 17 Roundup: Roma vs. Genoa

Roma won convincingly against Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico, further complicating the visitors’ situation in the fight for survival. The match was decided in the opening minutes by a defensive error that La Loba did not forgive.

A clearance mistake by Johan Vásquez allowed Matías Soulé to recover the ball and finish with precision to open the scoring in the 14th minute. From then on, Roma found space and punished every mistake made by a defense that struggled to cope with the speed and coordination of the home side’s attack.

Five minutes later, Manu Koné extended the lead, and before the half-hour mark, Evan Ferguson scored the third goal, reflecting a devastating start by the capital side. Genoa tried to react, but never managed to get fully into the game. The consolation goal came too late, after a confusing play finished off by Jeff Ekhator, when the result was already decided.

With this victory, Roma reached 33 points and remained in fourth place, fully involved in the fight for the top spots. Genoa, on the other hand, remained on 14 points and on the verge of the relegation zone, with an increasingly worrying outlook.

Result: Roma 3–1 Genoa