Serie A
Serie A, minutes in the lead: Juventus reigns, Inter-Milan duel
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Every Serie A match is defined by moments, and consequently, the result can favor one club over another, or even both.
Therefore, analyzing the minutes spent in advantage, parity, and disadvantage provides an interesting insight into the performance of a particular team. Throughout the history of Serie A , it is possible to determine the consistency and strength of the main teams in the Italian championship.
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) portrait during italian soccer Serie A match Hellas Verona FC vs Juventus FC at the Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy, October 30, 2021 – Credit: Ettore Griffoni
Serie A: the queen of advantage
At the top of the list for minutes spent with the result in their favor, we find Juventus. The Bianconeri have spent 100,388 minutes in advantage. The equivalent of almost two and a half months without interruption. The number of editions (92) in which they have participated also plays a role. So much so that Atalanta (64) is only eleventh, separated from the top 10 by about three thousand minutes. Completing the podium are the two Milan teams.
Inter, with its 93 appearances in the top Italian league, has collected 95,766 minutes in advantage. While Milan, with its 91 editions, has been in the lead for 89,796 minutes. Immediately outside the podium are: Roma (81,678), Fiorentina (71,573), and Lazio with 68,816.
Draw, my draw
Turning to the time spent in parity, there is a certain balance. The leaders in this category, in a close battle, are Roma (141,678′ in parity) and Milan (140,496′).
Inter closes the podium with 140,496. Among the other top teams, it is worth noting the 4th place of the Vecchia Signora with 139,882. Among others currently in prominent positions, the team less accustomed to draws is once again Atalanta (105,489), but also Napoli (125,333′) often avoids the X mark.
The disadvantage of being behind in Serie A
On the other hand, the team that has suffered the most over time is Fiorentina. La Viola is the team that has spent the most minutes in disadvantage (58,162). Just behind them, very close, is Lazio with 58,024.
On the opposite end, with the necessary considerations, we find Pistoiese, the only team under 1,000 minutes. This is because the Tuscan team only competed in Serie A in the 1980/81 season, in which they were relegated with only 6 wins and 4 draws. Considering only the historic clubs of the league, Juventus once again leads the ranking. The Bianconeri have been behind for 40,034 minutes, just under a full month, followed by Udinese (43,129) and Inter (47,350).
And in European competitions?
If we consider all European cups in their current format, Juventus performs the best among Italian teams. They are, in fact, the top Italian team in this statistic. Unreachable, of course, are the Spanish teams. For example, Barcelona could catch up to Real Madrid in a match against Inter. Inter has been in the lead for 5,469 minutes so far, almost half the time of Barcelona (11,113′).
Serie A
Crazy night at San Siro: Pisa almost pulls off the upset, Rossoneri saved in stoppage time

I rossoneri sprecano una grande occasione per consolidare il primato: da 1-0 a 1-2, servono i minuti finali per evitare una sconfitta clamorosa. Il rischio di perdere la vetta per il Milan è ora concreto.
Doveva essere una serata di tranquillità per i rossoneri, l’occasione per rafforzare il 1° posto in classifica e affrontare con serenità il turno infrasettimanale. Invece, contro un Pisa coraggioso, i rossoneri si complicano la vita e devono ringraziare Athekame, autore del 2-2 in pieno recupero, per aver evitato una figuraccia.
Milan-Pisa 2-2: l’analisi della partita
Il match si era messo subito in discesa grazie al gol di Leao dopo appena sette minuti. Ma la squadra di Allegri, invece di chiudere la partita, si è adagiata, peccando di presunzione e mancando di cattiveria sotto porta. Nel primo tempo il Milan controlla ma non affonda, e il Pisa resta in partita.
RAFAEL LEAO SORRIDENTE ( FOTO DI SALVATORE FORNELLI )
Nella ripresa Gilardino pesca il jolly: l’ingresso di Cuadrado cambia tutto. Il colombiano conquista e realizza il rigore dell’1-1, l’ottavo centro in carriera contro i rossoneri, poi ispira il contropiede che porta Nzola al clamoroso 2-1. Il Milan, confuso e poco lucido, prova a reagire, con Leao che colpisce una traversa, Nkunku spreca il possibile sorpasso.
Solo nei minuti di recupero arriva il pareggio, firmato Athekame, che evita una sconfitta pesante ma non cancella l’amarezza. I rossoneri pagano forse la mancanza di rispetto per l’avversario, proprio come aveva ammonito Allegri prima del fischio d’inizio.
Un bagno d’umiltà necessario, perché martedì a Bergamo il Milan rischia di non presentarsi più da capolista.
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Serie A
Lazio provides update on injured players: official statement
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Parma by Carlos Cuesta hosts Como by Fàbregas: a challenge between the two youngest coaches in Serie A, but with very different destinies at the moment.
Tomorrow afternoon, Parma will host Como in a fascinating and internationally flavored match: on one side Carlos Cuesta, on the other Cesc Fàbregas, the two youngest coaches in the league and compatriots. On paper, the projects of the two clubs seem similar: both focus on fresh ideas, ambitious coaches, and squads built on young players to be valued.
But the reality on the field tells a different story. While Como has confirmed the solidity and style seen in the last season, as demonstrated by the splendid victory against Juventus in the last round, Parma seems to be stuck, unable to find continuity and rhythm.
Rome, Italy 22.12.2024: Emanuele Valeri of Parma during Italian football championship Serie A Enilive 2024-2025 match AS Roma vs Parma Calcio at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Parma, confidence to regain
The main problem for Cuesta remains the lack of a clear playing identity. The yellow-blue team often appears lacking bite and struggles especially in the offensive phase, where it seems to overly depend on the individual plays of its best players.
The serious injuries of Ondrejka and Frigan have certainly complicated the plans, but the feeling is that more decisive action could have been taken in the summer transfer market, especially after the significant departures of Leoni, Bonny, and Sohm. Now Cuesta finds himself with a squad lacking quality and alternatives, while the management, despite reiterating confidence in their coach, cannot ignore the warning signs.
Another misstep could indeed raise doubts about the future of the Spanish coach, with fans finally asking for a solid performance and some signs from an attack so far too dependent on Pellegrino.
Serie A
“We expect a team that will play their own style of football, where the ball is the focal point” – Football Style
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Inter coach Christian Chivu speaks at a press conference on the eve of the big match against Napoli at Maradona.
No one is in better form than Inter. The Nerazzurri, coming off 7 consecutive victories in Serie A and Champions League, want to continue their great form in the big match against Napoli. The Maradona challenge, between the top two teams of last season, could determine new power dynamics at the top. Currently, both teams are tied on 15 points in the standings.
The match against Conte’s team also gives Inter a chance to redeem themselves after losing last season’s title to Napoli by just one point. On the eve of the game, Inter coach Christian Chivu spoke at a press conference. Here are his words.
Inter, Chivu’s Words

Match.
“We can’t make comparisons with last year but look at what happened last year: they won the league and we didn’t. The rivalry and ambitions are there.”
Rest Day.
“I don’t need to justify it, it seems normal to me. Sometimes, it’s the best training. We’re coming from a very intense period, it seemed right to take a break and give them a day with their families. I trust their professionalism.”
Can this game shape the season?
“It’s important, we’re only on matchday eight. We understand that a lot is at stake but not everything. We go with conviction and we must be prepared.”
Are you preparing something different?
“I’ve learned that all games should be treated equally to maintain continuity, you can’t afford to consider yourself superior to others or you won’t win. I’ve been in teams where training was harder than the matches but we always had the right attitude.”
Lautaro’s Partner.
Ange-Yoan Bonny and Lautaro Martinez (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)
“For me, it doesn’t change anything, I have 4 compatible and generous strikers, if I mix them, the team’s performance remains the same. For me, there are no pairs, they have shown they can play together.”
Is it becoming harder to score in Serie A?
“I don’t see a problem, it means teams are well-prepared and so are the coaches. Abroad, there’s less concern about the opponent and more focus on the development of your own team. But it doesn’t mean that Italian football is declining or lagging behind, it’s a different way of interpreting it.”
Napoli is the team that beat them a year ago: is there a desire for revenge?
“I don’t think they have any chips on their shoulders. After Conte, there was Inzaghi and we won the second star and played two Champions League finals. I don’t think facing Conte is an extra motivation, we are Inter.”
Rotations.
“Diouf and Luis Henrique have played less so far but they have room for growth, I don’t consider them ready yet, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t given them the opportunity. Perhaps with many close games, I had less time to listen to them and explain things, but they have quality, I see it every day and there will come a time when they unlock and we’ll see them on the field more often.”
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