Serie A Matchday 15 delivered a thrilling spectacle of high-stakes football, packed with jaw-dropping goals, intense battles, and dramatic twists. From stunning solo efforts to last-minute winners, Italian football once again showcased its flair for unpredictability. Fans were treated to masterclass performances from star players like Victor Osimhen, Lautaro Martínez, and Romelu Lukaku, while underdog teams defied the odds with stunning upsets. In this roundup, we bring you the most memorable moments from Matchday 15, including the best goals, key highlights, and match-defining moments you won’t want to miss.
Inter 3-1 Parma Video Highlights
Post-Match Commentary
Inter continued their impressive unbeaten run, which dates back to September 22nd, with a commanding 3-1 victory over Parma at the San Siro in Serie A.
The home side opened the scoring late in the first half when Federico Dimarco capitalized on a cutback from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, turning inside the box before slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
After the break, Inter extended their lead as Nicolò Barella latched onto another precise through ball from Mkhitaryan, skillfully evading a defender before calmly placing his shot into the net. Simone Inzaghi’s side made it 3-0 in the 66th minute, with Marcus Thuram arriving at the back post to finish off a corner into an empty net.
Parma, who managed just 0.24 expected goals, were handed a late consolation when Matteo Darmian inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Despite the brief glimmer of hope, the visitors were unable to spark a comeback, and the match ended 3-1 in Inter’s favor.
Up next, Inter will travel to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Parma hosts Verona in Serie A next weekend.
Genoa 0-0 Torino Video Highlights
Roma 4-1 Lecce Video Highlights
Post-Match Insights:
- Stephan El Shaarawy has delivered at least two assists in a Serie A match for the third time in his career. Prior to this, he achieved this feat against Pescara (three assists on April 24, 2017) and Hellas Verona (two assists on January 20, 2024).
- Since his debut Serie A season in 2017/18, Gianluca Mancini has scored 17 goals—second only to Bremer (18) among centre-backs in the competition.
- All 11 of Gianluca Mancini’s Serie A goals for Roma have been scored in home games, with nine of them coming from headers.
Verona 1-4 Empoli Video Highlights
Post-Match Insights
- Sebastiano Esposito has scored four goals in Serie A this season, all in away games. Among players in the league, only Mateo Retegui (6) and Dusan Vlahovic (5) have more away goals. Esposito is tied with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, who also have four away goals.
- Esposito is one of seven players born in 2002 or later to have scored at least one away brace in the current season across Europe’s top five leagues. The others are Lamine Yamal, Kenan Yildiz, Ben Seghir, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, and Noni Madueke.
- Liberato Cacace’s goal marks the first ever scored by a New Zealand player in Serie A history.
Napoli 0-1 Lazio Video Highlights
Post-Match Commentary: Lazio vs Napoli
Lazio secured a second win over Napoli in a week, this time in Serie A, with a 1-0 victory thanks to Isaksen’s decisive goal in the 79th minute. It was a tightly contested match, where tactical positioning played a key role, and both teams largely neutralized each other. The expected goals (xG) stats reflected this balance, with Napoli slightly edging out Lazio 0.6 to 0.26. Both goalkeepers, Meret and Provedel, made just three combined saves throughout the game.
The match was ultimately decided by a moment of brilliance. The introduction of Noslin proved pivotal, as the striker provided the assist for Isaksen’s stunning long-range strike, which came after a Biancoceleste counter-attack. It was the only moment of clinical quality in what was otherwise a rain-soaked contest at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The victory sees Lazio draw level on points with third-placed Inter, ahead of their upcoming Europa League clash with Ajax on Thursday, followed by a league showdown with Inter just four days later. Meanwhile, second-placed Napoli will travel to face Udinese on Saturday.
Atalanta 2-1 Milan Video Highlights
Post-Match Commentary
Atalanta secured their ninth consecutive league win, defeating local rivals Milan 2-1 in Bergamo to rise to the top of Serie A. Following their victory over Napoli last month, La Dea triumphed again against another Italian heavyweight. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring against his former club, and Ademola Lookman netted a late winner. Milan had briefly equalized through Álvaro Morata, and it seemed they were satisfied with a draw. However, Atalanta capitalized on a set-piece late in the match, sealing a third victory in the last four encounters between the sides.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s men finished the game with an expected goals (xG) of 1.59, compared to Milan’s modest 0.62, reflecting Atalanta’s sharper attack in the final third. But Atalanta cannot afford to rest on their laurels, as they face Real Madrid in a Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday. Milan, meanwhile, will face Red Star Belgrade in their next match.
Juventus 2-2 Bologna Video Highlights
Post-Match Commentary:
It was another draw for Juventus, making it nine draws in their first 15 Serie A games this season. Under manager Motta, the Bianconeri have now drawn 11 out of his first 20 games in all competitions. After going 2-0 down early in the second half and having Motta sent off, Juventus might not complain too much about sharing the points, especially since they were far from their best.
Bologna looked dangerous early in the game, particularly in wide areas, and they successfully neutralized the threats posed by Weah and Conceicao. It came as no surprise when the opening goal was scored by one of Bologna’s wingers, Ndoye. Then, Pobega doubled the lead with a well-taken strike, leaving the home fans fearing the worst.
However, Juventus responded positively in the second half. Their performance improved, showing more spirit as the match progressed. The introduction of Yildiz helped push Juventus forward, and a rare attack down the right by Danilo led to Koopmeiners scoring to make it 2-1. This set up an exciting finish, and Vlahovic, with a strong run and a key pass, set up Mbangula, who seized the opportunity to level the score.
The 2-2 draw means Juventus remain unbeaten but stay in sixth place with 27 points, while Bologna are two places below on 22 points.
Fiorentina 1-0 Cagliari Video Highlights
Venezia 2-2 Como Video Highlights
Closing :
Matchday 15 of Serie A proved to be a captivating chapter in the 2023-24 season, filled with unforgettable moments that will be talked about for weeks. As the title race intensifies and the relegation battle heats up, every point matters more than ever. From spectacular goals to surprising upsets, this matchday had it all. Stay tuned for more electrifying action as Serie A continues to deliver football at its finest. Don’t forget to catch up on all the latest match highlights and analysis as we head into the next round of fixtures.
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