Serie A: Big clashes and decisive matches on a thrilling Sunday

A Sunday full of football and fascinating twists. Serie A offers a packed schedule of high-stakes clashes today, with crucial points up for grabs and fates that could start to take shape.

From the lunch match in Udine to the evening showdown at the Stadium, the day promises emotions and surprises.

Udinese-Cagliari, the clash of surprises (ongoing, halftime 0-1, Borrelli at 25′)

It starts with Udinese-Cagliari, a game that pits two teams capable of surprising in this early season. With a win, either the Friulians or Sardinians could reach 10 points, earning a spot in the upper part of the standings.

Pisacane, after two consecutive wins, had to surrender to Inter, but the growth of his team is evident. Even Runjaić's Udinese, which started well against the Nerazzurri, has experienced a slight decline in the last two weeks, due to losses against Milan and Sassuolo. Both teams want to use the break to consolidate their certainties.

Fiorentina-Atalanta, Pioli has a lot at stake against Gasperini (3:00 PM)

In the afternoon, it's time for Fiorentina-Atalanta, a match of enormous significance for the Viola. Stefano Pioli's team is still searching for their first league win and faces a solid but unspectacular Atalanta, which has managed to win four of the first five matches.

Tension is high in Florence: a negative result could undermine the confidence around the coach, who has never really been questioned so far.

On the opposite side, Gasperini confirms his philosophy: pragmatism and compactness above all. The Viola will also have to manage the difficult moment of Ferguson and Dovbyk, still seeking redemption after penalty misses in the Europa League against Lille.

Bologna-Pisa, Italiano seeks a spark (3:00 PM)

Also at 3:00 PM, Bologna takes the field at Dall’Ara against a growing Pisa. The Rossoblù, coming off three games without a win between the league and Europa League, are looking for consistency and brilliance.

Gilardino's Pisa, on the other hand, has shown personality by holding Fiorentina and challenging Napoli. A tough opponent that Italiano does not underestimate: “We need to get back to winning and enjoying ourselves,” he reportedly told the team this week.

Napoli-Genoa, Conte aims to turn the page (6:00 PM)

At 6:00 PM, all eyes are on Napoli, called to react after the defeat at San Siro against Milan. The Azzurri host a struggling Genoa, second to last with only two points, but already capable in the past of stopping Conte and his team: last season, the Ligurians snatched a valuable draw at Maradona, slowing down the title race.

Conte does not intend to overhaul the lineup, relying on the core that beat Sporting in the Champions League. The goal is clear: win and regain rhythm before the break.

Juventus-Milan, the weekend's super clash (8:45 PM)

To close the day, the most anticipated big match: Juventus-Milan. An Italian football classic, made even more intriguing by several personal matchups and the standings' significance.

The return of Massimiliano Allegri to the Stadium as an opponent is the most captivating theme. “It will be a special match, but now I only think about Milan,” the Rossoneri coach reportedly said on the eve.

On the other side, Tudor's Juventus wants to send a strong signal after a fluctuating period. The victory has been missing for almost a month and, despite being just one point from the top, doubts and tensions are starting to resurface in the environment.

For Vlahovic, this match has a special flavor: the forward, close to Milan in the summer, faces his Bianconeri past with a desire for revenge.

A victory for the Rossoneri in Turin could propel Milan into a breakaway and send a very clear message to the league, while Juve seeks to regain certainties and compactness.

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