Serie A Matchday 11 video highlights

Matchday 11 of Serie A was packed with thrilling moments, unexpected twists, and standout performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Italian league continues to showcase top-tier football, with every game highlighting intense competition and brilliant displays of skill. From dramatic last-minute goals to solid defensive stands, this weekend’s fixtures had it all. Let’s dive into the best video highlights and recap the action from another exciting round in Italy’s top flight!

Bologna 1-0 Lecce

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Post-Match Insights

• Bologna secured their first home win in Serie A since April 1, 2024, breaking a seven-month dry spell with a victory over Salernitana.
• This result also marked Bologna’s second consecutive Serie A win with a clean sheet, a streak they last achieved in April 2024.
• Riccardo Orsolini, with double-digit goal tallies in 2019, 2024 (10 goals each), and 2023 (13 goals), has become the first Bologna player since Marco Di Vaio (who accomplished this four times between 2008 and 2011) to reach double figures in three different calendar years in Serie A.

Monza 0-1 Milan

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• Reijnders’ solitary goal proved decisive as Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Monza at the U-Power Stadium, getting back on track with a victory. The match began with Nesta’s side showing early dominance, yet they were unable to capitalize on their promising start. Despite chances from Maldini and Mota, both were denied by Maignan, with Mota’s early strike after eight minutes being disallowed due to a foul during the buildup.
• Milan seized their opportunity just before the first half came to a close, finding the breakthrough in the 43rd minute. Reijnders’ well-placed diving header was enough to separate the two sides by the final whistle.
• Monza made several substitutions in an attempt to shift the momentum in the second half, but they were unable to find the equalizer. On the other side, Leao’s entrance for Milan brought immediate impact, creating two significant chances that Turati skillfully kept out.
• Both teams posted impressive expected goals (xG) figures, with Milan edging Monza 2.52 to 1.12. However, only one goal was scored in the match. Monza will seek redemption when they face Lazio in eight days, while Milan turns their focus to a Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday, followed by a Serie A fixture against Cagliari on November 11.

Udinese 0-2 Juventus

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INSIGHTS Post Match

• Juventus continue their strong away form in Serie A, achieving a 2-0 win over Udinese that extends their unbeaten run and propels them to 3rd place in the standings. Juventus have now won three consecutive away matches in the league without conceding, a feat they last achieved against Udinese between March 2001 and March 2003.
• Notably, Juventus have secured the most away wins in Serie A this season, tied with Inter and Napoli at three victories each. Their previous away triumph in the competition came on September 28th with a 3-0 victory over Genoa.
• In this game, Juventus opened the scoring through an unfortunate own goal by Okoye, who deflected the ball into his net after a shot from Thuram bounced off the post. Before the interval, Nicolò Savona doubled the lead with a composed finish into the corner following a shot from Kenan Yildiz that also struck the post.
• Juventus are unique in Serie A this season as the only team featuring more than one player born in 2003 or later to score 2+ goals. Savona, born in 2003, and Yildiz, born in 2005, have each contributed two goals so far in the campaign.
• Udinese saw a goal disallowed in the second half due to a push by Davison Gatti. Despite applying late pressure, their efforts fell short as Juventus defended resolutely. The xG metrics highlighted the visitors’ superior opportunities, with Juventus posting an xG of 1.47 compared to Udinese’s 0.48.
• Next up, Udinese face a challenging trip to Atalanta, while Juventus shift their focus to the upcoming Champions League fixture. Thank you for following along and goodbye.

Napoli 0-3 Atalanta

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Post Match INSIGHTS

• Ademola Lookman has been the standout Serie A player in 2024, contributing directly to 28 goals for Atalanta across all competitions (17 goals and 11 assists).
• Antonio Conte experienced a rare setback as a Serie A manager, suffering a home defeat by a margin of three goals for just the second time in his career. The only previous occasion was in November 2009, when his Juventus side fell 2-5 to Atalanta.
• Mateo Retegui has had an impressive start to the 2024/25 season, scoring 11 goals in 11 league matches. In Serie A’s three-points-for-a-win era, only one player has scored more in their club’s first 11 games during their debut season: Luca Toni, who netted 13 times for Fiorentina in the 2005/06 campaign.
• For the second consecutive season, Atalanta stunned the Serie A leaders Napoli at the Stadio Maradona with a resounding 3-0 victory. Lookman’s brilliant brace in the first half set the tone, and although McTominay came closest for the hosts with a shot that struck the woodwork, Atalanta appeared solid defensively. Their xG of 1.3 outshone Napoli’s 0.79, reflecting their control of the match. Retegui came off the bench to score the third goal, sealing an impressive win.
• Interestingly, Conte’s team has only suffered two defeats this season, both by a 3-0 scoreline. They now have a week to regroup before a high-stakes encounter against Inter at San Siro. Meanwhile, Atalanta’s focus shifts to their Champions League ambitions, as they prepare to visit Stuttgart in their pursuit of a top-eight finish.

Torino 0-1 Fiorentina

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Post Match INSIGHTS

• Fiorentina have secured at least seven consecutive wins across all competitions for the first time since their nine-match streak from February to April 2023. They have also managed to keep clean sheets in four consecutive away games for only the third time in their Serie A history, with the previous occurrences being in 2007 and 1966. Additionally, Fiorentina have accumulated at least 22 points in their first 11 matches of a Serie A season for the first time since the 2015/16 season, when they achieved 24 points.

Inter 1-0 Venezia

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• Lautaro Martinez found the net in a Serie A home match for the first time since October 21, 2024, when he scored against Atalanta—ending a 249-day drought. Federico Dimarco recorded his second assist of this Serie A season, joining Theo Hernandez as one of the only two defenders to provide more than one assist in each of the last six Italian top-flight seasons since 2019/20.
• Inter have now secured five wins in their last six Serie A matches (1 draw), matching their total number of victories from their prior 12 league games (5 draws, 2 losses).
• The match at San Siro was full of drama right up to the final whistle, ending with a controversial VAR decision that sealed Inter’s narrow 1-0 victory over Venezia. A sluggish opening half transitioned into a fast-paced, action-packed second half, with Inter generating 2.28 expected goals (xG) and breaking the deadlock just seven minutes after the restart. However, an initial goal was disallowed for a marginal offside against Dimarco.
• Inter eventually found the breakthrough just past the hour mark when Martinez headed in a superb cross from Dimarco. Both teams had opportunities to add to the scoreline, with Venezia creating 0.98 xG and pushing for an equalizer. The visitors thought they had made it 1-1 when Sverko scored from close range deep into stoppage time, but VAR detected a handball in the buildup, nullifying the goal and crushing Venezia’s hopes.
• The tense and dramatic conclusion gave Inter a fortunate escape, keeping them second in the table, just a point behind Napoli. Despite the victory, Inter will recognize how close they came to losing two of the three points won in the dying moments of the game, while Venezia remain mired in the relegation zone.

Verona 3-2 Roma

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Post Match INSIGHTS

• Matías Soulé has emerged as the leading goal scorer in Serie A from the start of the 2023/24 season among players born on or after April 12, 2003. He recently netted his first away goal in the league during a match against Hellas Verona, marking his first such achievement since December 29, 2023, when he scored against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico while playing for Frosinone.
• Meanwhile, Casper Tengstedt holds the record for scoring the most goals within the first 15 minutes of Serie A matches this season. He has scored three early goals, finding the net against Lazio, Venezia, and Roma.

Closing:

As Serie A reaches the midway point of the season, the stakes only get higher, and each match becomes a crucial battle for points. Matchday 11 left fans with plenty of talking points and set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling journey toward the title. Don’t miss out on the upcoming fixtures, and stay tuned for more exhilarating highlights and key match moments as the Serie A season progresses!