Inter Milan reduced the gap to Serie A leaders Napoli to one point after a tense 2-1 triumph over Fiorentina. Marko Arnautovic netted the winning goal amidst controversy concerning a Fiorentina own goal and a VAR-confirmed penalty. With Napoli drawing against Udinese, Inter's win intensified the title chase as they gear up to face Juventus next.
AS Roma unexpectedly lost 2-0 to Como in Serie A, ending their opponent's nine-match losing streak. Despite Roma's strong first-half performance, Como took control in the second half, leading to significant criticism from coach Claudio Ranieri. The defeat is prompting the Friedkin owners to consider key player changes as they address team consistency issues.
Juventus edged past Lazio with a 1-0 win in their Serie A clash on matchday 8. Federico Chiesa netted the only goal, while Wojciech Szczesny's stellar saves ensured Lazio couldn’t score. Juventus' defense was solid against Lazio's threats, led by Ciro Immobile. The win advances Juventus in the standings, with notable performances from Chiesa, Szczesny, and Dusan Vlahovic. Lazio still faces challenges in the league.