Serie A Week 3 Review: Juventus Triumphs in Derby, Napoli Maintains Perfect Start
The third matchday of the 2025–26 Serie A season delivered thrilling encounters, with Juventus edging out Inter Milan in a high-scoring derby and Napoli continuing their flawless run.
⚽ Juventus 4–3 Inter Milan: A Derby for the Ages
In a pulsating "Derby d'Italia," Juventus secured a dramatic 4–3 victory over Inter Milan. Kenan Yıldız opened the scoring for Juventus, followed by goals from Marcus Thuram and Viktor AdĹľić, with AdĹľić netting in stoppage time. Inter Milan responded with two goals from Hakan ÇalhanoÄźlu and one from Marcus Thuram, making for a thrilling contest. Juventus manager Igor Tudor emphasized the importance of staying grounded ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund, urging his team to focus on continuous improvement despite the derby win.
đźź Napoli 3–1 Fiorentina: Perfect Start Continues
Napoli maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3–1 victory over Fiorentina. Kevin De Bruyne converted a penalty early on, followed by goals from Rasmus Højlund and Sam Beukema. Fiorentina's Ranieri pulled one back late in the game, but it wasn't enough to prevent Napoli from securing all three points.
🔵 Cagliari 2–0 Parma: Solid Performance
Cagliari earned a convincing 2–0 win over Parma, with goals from Y. Mina and M. Felici. This result propelled Cagliari to the top of the Serie A standings, highlighting their strong start to the campaign.
đź”´ AS Roma 0–1 Torino: First Defeat for Roma
AS Roma suffered their first loss of the season, falling 1–0 to Torino due to a brilliant strike by Giovanni Simeone. Despite the defeat, Roma's goalkeeper Mile Svilar made key saves, and MatĂas SoulĂ© showcased creativity in attack. However, defensive lapses and missed opportunities left Roma with early concerns about their Champions League aspirations.
🟡 Hellas Verona 0–0 Cremonese: Vardy's Debut
Jamie Vardy made his Serie A debut for Cremonese in a goalless draw against Hellas Verona. Coming off the bench in the 58th minute, Vardy had limited impact, recording only seven touches. Despite the lackluster performance, Cremonese maintained their unbeaten run and rose to third in the standings.
đź“Š Serie A Standings (Top 5)
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoli | 9 |
| 2 | Juventus | 9 |
| 3 | Cremonese | 7 |
| 4 | Atalanta | 6 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 6 |
As the season progresses, teams will look to build momentum and address early-season challenges. Juventus' thrilling derby win and Napoli's continued dominance set the stage for an exciting Serie A campaign.
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