Serie A: Juventus and Atalanta dominate in the first matchday matches.

The first matchday of the 2024/25 Serie A ended with the postponed matches on Monday 19 August, which saw Juventus beat Como 3-0 and Atalanta triumph over Lecce with a clear 4-0.

Juventus-Como 3-0

Juventus dominated newly promoted Como at the Allianz Stadium. The Bianconeri closed the first half with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Mbangula in the 23rd minute and Weah in the first minute of injury time. Vlahovic hit the post shortly before half-time. Juventus maintained control of the game in the second half and scored a third goal, closing the game at 3-0. Thiago Motta fielded a team with new additions such as Douglas Luiz and Kephren Thuram, confirming McKennie after his reinstatement in the team. Chiesa and other players, still looking for a new placement, were not called up.

Lecce-Atalanta 0-4

Atalanta overwhelmed Lecce at the Via del Mare with a 4-0, thanks to braces from Brescianini (35th and 66th minute) and Retegui (45th and 66th minute on penalty). Gasperini's team immediately imposed their rhythm, with the Giallorossi unable to counter the opponent's attacks. Lecce tried to respond on the counterattack, but without success. Atalanta, despite some important absences such as Zaniolo and Lookman, showed great solidity and offensive ability.

Other events

Bologna striker Nicolò Cambiaghi suffered a knee sprain in the match against Udinese and will be re-evaluated in the coming days. Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia spent four hours in hospital after a collision during the match against Verona, but is now in good condition and should be available for the next match.

The results of the other matches of the weekend They saw Genoa draw 2-2 with Inter, Parma-Fiorentina finish 1-1, Empoli-Monza 0-0, Milan-Torino 2-2, Cagliari-Roma 0-0, Lazio beat Venezia 3-1, Verona surprise Napoli with a 3-0, and Bologna-Udinese end 1-1.