Twenty-eighth and final appointment with “Macché te lo guardi?”, the weekly column by Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A women’s championship.
The women’s football movement in Italy in recent years is gaining more and more space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who experience sports in our beloved country. Although there is still a vast majority of people who “snub” this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and facts that have brought women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot fail to start with the transition to professionalism (1st July 2022) and reaching milestones that until a few years ago were unthinkable, such as reaching the number of 40 thousand spectators for a single match.
Compared to other European countries (Spain and England above all), the difference in audience and interest surrounding women’s football is, to quote a famous Roman expression, “still a dear friend,” meaning very wide.
Also taking advantage of the irreverence of the column title “Macché, te lo guardi?”, we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking hold in our beloved country: women’s football. Because in the end, we Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on football being played, regardless of who is playing it.
Women’s Serie A, the tenth round of Scudetto and Relegation Poules
Thus ends the tenth and final round of the Scudetto Poule and Relegation Poule. Only one decision remained to be deciphered, who will join Juventus and Inter in the Women’s Champions League: in the fight for Europe between Fiorentina and Roma, it was the Giallorosse who won and secured a spot in the European cup thanks to captain Giugliano’s penalty at the start of the second half.
In the other match of the Scudetto Poule, the Vecchia Signora falls at home to Inter, but the festivities at the Allianz are all in black and white for the sixth Scudetto conquered. Touching moments for the pasillo de honor of Sara Gama, the historic Juventus captain who will hang up her boots at the end of the season. Besides her, Guagni also bids farewell to playing football in the 3-1 victory of Como over Napoli. Finally, Sampdoria bids farewell to the top tier with yet another defeat in their championship against Sassuolo.
Next appointment is the Coppa Italia final between Juventus and Roma on Saturday, May 17th in Como.
The final verdicts of the 2024/2025 season: Juventus, Inter, and Roma in the Women’s Champions League, Sampdoria relegated to Serie B, and from the second tier, Ternana, Parma, and Genoa are promoted.
The Como season ends with a home victory over Napoli. The larians take the lead with Karlenas in the first half. A cross from the left by Marcussen, a header from Nischler to extend the trajectory of the ball, ending on the far post where Karlernas scores her fifth goal of the season with an open goal.
Napoli’s response is immediate, and less than two minutes later, they equalize. A smart play on the left by Banusic who puts a long cross to the far post where Lundorf beats Schroffenegger with a tap-in.
Como regains the lead after half an hour thanks to a red-pencil error in the Napoli team’s setup phase. Santoro completely misses the pass, which is seized by Nischler, who in a 2 vs 1 situation serves Kerr on the right, who scores from the penalty spot.
In the second half, Napoli tries to get back into the game but despite some promising incursions, they never manage to be dangerous in the offensive zone. The larians take advantage and score the third goal on the break, virtually closing the match. Less than fifteen minutes from the end, after providing two assists, Nischler also adds her name to the score sheet.
A lightning counterattack by Como with the attacker from 2000 deftly lifting the ball over the Napoli goalkeeper after she closed down the angle on Del Estal.
During the second half, there is also room for some emotion. In fact, in addition to Sara Gama, Como player Alia Guagni also leaves the field for the last time in her career. A pasillo de honor is a must for one of the absolute protagonists of the recent history of Italian women’s football and the Italian National Team (87 appearances). A significant tribute to the 36-year-old who can boast an Italian league title with Fiorentina in 2018 and a Spanish Super Cup with Atletico Madrid.
Despite a good performance, Napoli closes their season with a defeat. On the other hand, Como secures the second spot in the Relegation Poule.
Clelland’s brace secures the last three points of the season
The Sampdoria season in Serie A ends with another defeat, already mathematically relegated. A very spectacular match between the Doriane and Sassuolo, who do not hold back.
The game is already lively after a few minutes with both teams coming close to scoring: first Sampdoria with Llopis, then the neroverdi with Monterubbiano. However, it is the away team that breaks the deadlock with the 2006 class Cimò. A venomous pass from Pittaccio to the young player who speeds past the Doriana defense and scores past Di Nallo one on one.
At 20′, the momentum of the match changes with Sampdoria reduced to 10 players. A direct red card for Barbieri for a rough challenge on Monterubbiano, making the uphill battle for the blucerchiate even steeper despite being in the lead. Thanks to the numerical superiority, Sassuolo equalizes from a corner kick in the 34th minute.
Corner from the left for the flying heel flick by Perselli, a monster save by Tampieri leaves the ball loose in front of the goal line where Monterubbiano arrives first and scores. The pace slows down after the equalizer, and shortly after the hour mark, incredibly, Samp takes the lead again despite being a player down.
A lofted pass over the entire midfield by Heroum to Baldi, who enters the box and beats Di Nallo with a precise diagonal, sparking celebrations on the blucerchiata bench.
Playing a player down begins to take its toll on Sampdoria, and within ten minutes, they concede and are overturned by Sassuolo. The equalizer is a pure gem. Clelland receives the ball deep and with an illuminating touch on the outside, finds Girotto in the middle, who invents an unthinkable play: a scorpion kick to beat Pisani, the ball hits the crossbar and goes in. Tampieri is helpless against the invention of the number 58.
After the brilliant assist, Clelland takes center stage and with her brace gives the home crowd a final afternoon of celebration. Girotto plays a through ball to the Scottish player, who burns her direct opponent and beats Tampieri with a strong right-footed shot. With time almost up, the neroverde score on the counterattack: Samp pushing forward to find the equalizer, Sassuolo recovers and launches Clelland into space, who scores one-on-one against Tampieri.
Sassuolo closes their season with a victory, while Sampdoria leaves the top tier with a bitter taste.
Resting: Lazio
Scudetto Poule
Giugliano’s penalty sends Roma to the Champions League
Fiorentina – Roma 0 – 1
48′ Giugliano (R)
The last decision that was missing was who could join Juventus and Inter in the Women’s Champions League next year between Roma and Fiorentina. At the Viola Park, therefore, a do-or-die challenge for the two teams.
After a fairly quiet first half without any particular worries, the incident that decides the match comes at the beginning of the second half. Haavi is brought down in the box, and the referee has no doubts and points to the penalty spot. From the penalty spot, captain Giugliano steps up and beats Fiskerstrand.
The match, after the Giallorosso advantage, intensifies with the two teams hitting a total of 6 posts: 3 for each side. However, Fiorentina, in addition to the posts and crossbars hit, fails to create real danger, allowing the match to slide towards its natural conclusion, also due to a very fragmented second half.
Roma, despite not putting on a great performance, secures their fourth consecutive qualification for the Champions League. An objective that at the beginning of the season had to be the bare minimum but during this fluctuating year has become something very valuable. Last chance to lift a difficult season in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th at the Sinigaglia in Como.
Scudetto celebrations for Juve and pasillo de honor for Gama: Inter prevails with Bugeja
Juventus – Inter 0 – 1
76′ Bugeja (I)
The super season of Inter ends in the best way, beating the newly crowned Italian champions Juventus at home. At the beginning, however, the spotlight is all on Sara Gama. The iconic captain of Juventus hangs up her boots. Such a profound and touching farewell could not have a more fitting public setting for the player: the Allianz Stadium.
The home of the Juventus men’s team becomes the perfect closure for the Juventus number 3, who is given a pasillo de honor by teammates and opponents. The entire stadium stands to applaud one of the most important and iconic players in Italian women’s football. Gama leaves Juventus after 154 appearances and six national titles, three Coppa Italia, and three Italian Super Cups, all with the captain’s armband.
The match resumes after these touching moments, with Inter dominating and outplaying a Juventus side waiting for the final whistle to start the Scudetto celebrations. The Nerazzurre have a more significant offensive presence and, 15 minutes from the end, seal the match with substitute Bugeja. Detruyer sets up the midfielder in the center of the box, who, with a counter movement to the outside, beats Harkiven and scores past the Bianconeri goalkeeper with a precise left-footed shot.
Juventus comes alive in the final stages, especially thanks to Vangsgaard, another substitute who is one of the most proactive players in the Bianconeri team. However, the former PSG player has to deal with Runarsdottir in a couple of situations.
A painless defeat for Juventus as they are set to face Roma in the Coppa Italia final next week, on Saturday, May 17th at Sinigaglia in Como. Inter closes a great season on a high note, culminating in the historic first qualification for the Women’s Champions League.
The weekly appointment with "Macché te lo guardi?" is back, the column by Calciostyle dedicated to the Serie A Women’s Championship 2025/2026. Here is the third matchday!
The women’s football movement in Italy has been gaining more and more attention in recent years, attracting the interest of millions of fans who follow the sport in our beloved Boot. Despite there still being a vast majority of people who "snub" this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and achievements that have elevated women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot ignore the transition to professionalism (July 1, 2022) and reaching milestones that were unthinkable just a few years ago, such as attracting 40,000 spectators to a single match.
Compared to other European countries (especially Spain and England), the difference in audience and interest surrounding women’s football is still significant. The performances of the Italian National Team (reaching the semifinals) at the European Championship in Switzerland this summer certainly brought a lot of attention to the entire movement, but there is still a long way to go to give the right spotlight to the Italian championship.
Taking advantage of the irreverence of the column title "Macché, te lo guardi?", we want to shed further light on a reality that is gaining more and more ground in our beloved country: women’s football. Because in the end, we Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the game of football, regardless of who is playing.
Serie A Women, the third matchday
The third matchday of Serie A Women has concluded. A round filled with many firsts: Genoa, in front of their fans, secures the joy of their first historic victory in the top league by defeating Ternana, the only team still at zero points in the standings. Sassuolo and Juventus also secure their first league wins. The 2005 class Eto and the ’90 class Girelli decide the matches against Como and Lazio, respectively.
At the top of the standings flies Roma by Rossettini, who defeats Napoli away with the league’s top scorer Corelli, author of the decisive brace. A goal fest at Viola Park between Fiorentina and Milan with Pinones Arce’s girls clinching an important victory in the final seconds.
It’s the second consecutive draw for Inter by Piovani, as they settle for a 0-0 against Parma.
The Genoa secures their first historic victory in the top league. In front of their fans, the Grifone triumphs over the other promoted team Ternana. The first half at La Sciorba is lively, with the visitors starting strong and putting the Rossoblù defense under pressure. At the 28th minute, Ternana takes the lead with Pellegrino Cimò, but the goal is disallowed due to an offside position.
Aware of the scare, Genoa pushes forward and breaks the deadlock at the 31st minute. A scramble in the penalty area after a free kick, with Hilaj making the most of the loose ball and scoring. Ternana’s response and any offensive attempts rely on Pellegrino Cimò. The former Samp player, played into space, unleashes a powerful shot under the bar, restoring parity after less than 4 minutes.
The second half sees the 2006 class trying to score again. The Ternana, however, capitulates shortly after the hour mark, conceding two goals to Genoa. In this early part of the season, the Achilles’ heel of Cincotta’s team is set pieces, particularly corners.
The one-two punch from Genoa capitalizes on this crucial aspect. First Lipman and then Monterubbiano take advantage of the guest defense’s lapses, virtually sealing the match.
The newly promoted Ternana remains without points. A fundamental victory for the Grifone.
The 2005 class Eto gifts Sassuolo their first three points
Sassuolo – Como 1 – 0
12′ Eto (S)
The Sassuolo, coached by Mister Spugna, secures their first league victory at home against Como, who were coming off a surprising win against Juventus. A very entertaining and lively match with the home team immediately seeking the lead.
The spotlight is stolen by the young 2005 class Eto, a former PSG player. The Cameroonian forward opens a shooting contest that lasts the whole game against the Larian goalkeeper. Indeed, she scores the first strike of the match, as the Neroverdi approach the Como defense. From the resulting corner, Sassuolo takes the lead. A short corner finds Clelland on the flank, who crosses for Eto to head home unmarked in the center of the penalty area.
The game continues in the same vein, with Sassuolo, especially Eto, creating chance after chance but failing to convert. Como tries, especially in the second half, but their lack of ruthlessness means they hardly trouble Durand.
As the match nears its end, Como protests vehemently for a handball in the Sassuolo penalty area. Despite a review by the Football Video Support (FVS), the referee does not award the penalty, condemning the Larian team to their second defeat in three matchdays.
Crazy match at Viola Park: Fiorentina clinches it in injury time
A match full of strong emotions at Viola Park between Fiorentina and Milan: 7 goals, chances on both sides, and a game decided in the dying moments. Everything happens at Pinones Arce’s stadium.
To open the scoring, Severini converts a penalty won by Snerle. Fiorentina’s lead lasts only 5 minutes as Milan turns the game around. Renzotti levels the score at 32′ with a decisive strike from the penalty area, and Soffia makes it 2-1 for the Rossoneri with a clever touch from Kyvag’s backheel at 37′.
The second half is played at the same frantic pace as the first. Fiorentina, just before the hour mark, equalizes with Janogy, skillfully heading in a corner. The Rossoneri, led by Renzotti, refuse to back down and take the lead again at 77′.
The 3-2 scoreline seems to bury Fiorentina, but in injury time, the unthinkable happens. The duo Janogy-Tryggvadóttir carries the team on their shoulders, leading them to an unexpected victory just minutes before. The entire stadium erupts in joy as the Icelandic striker puts the ball into the net after getting past Giuliani at the 97th minute.
Roma soars: Corelli top scorer and top of the table
A third consecutive victory in the league and top of the table. The Serie A season could not have started better for Roma by Rossettini, who, in their first top clash, beat Sassarini’s Napoli 3-1 at the Piccolo.
A fairly tight first half gives way to a much livelier second half. Roma immediately takes the lead with Giulia Dragoni. Sgasata on the right by Bergamaschi, who enters the penalty area and serves the arrival of the 2006 class with a precise low shot into the far corner.
With the game opened up, the Giallorosse gain confidence and just three minutes later, double their advantage. Corelli, sent through on goal, takes full advantage of the late Napoli defense with a powerful strike that Bacic can do nothing about.
Roma, with a comfortable lead, manages the match, smoothly sailing towards the end. In the 82nd minute, the current league leaders also score a third, again through Corelli. The yellow-red striker is having a fantastic start to the season: 4 goals and 2 assists in three league games already.
Napoli, with time running out, finds a consolation goal with a long-range strike from Vanmechelen that sneaks under the crossbar.
Girelli gives Juventus their first win
Lazio – Juventus 0 – 1
86′ Girelli (J)
A penalty kick from Girelli is enough for Juventus to return to victory and secure the first three points of the season. The match at Fersini in Formello pits two teams in completely different form states against each other. On one side, Lazio, coming off a blistering start to the season and unbeaten in 7 rounds. On the other, Juventus, the reigning Italian champions, still without a win after two matchdays (a first in Serie A history).
The balanced first half offers opportunities for both sides: Juventus with Bonansea and Thomas, and Lazio with Piemonte forcing De Jong to make a superb save. In the second half, the game heats up, with both teams wasting chances. In Lazio, Goldoni and Piemonte miss the chance to take the lead, while in Juventus, in addition to Cascarino and Beccari, Girelli sees her goal denied by Durante’s lightning-fast reflexes.
The turning point of the match arrives at the 84th minute. In a header in the Lazio penalty area, Goldoni touches the ball with her arm in an awkward manner, and the referee has no doubt in pointing to the penalty spot. Girelli steps up and converts, scoring Juventus’ first goal of the season and, more importantly, sealing the first three points of the season.
Golden point for Parma in Milan: Inter and Parma settle for a 0-0 draw
Inter – Parma 0 – 0
It’s the second consecutive draw for Inter by Piovani, as they play out a dull 0-0 against the newly promoted Parma at the Arena Civica Gianni Brera. The home team dominates the game from the early minutes, but there are few opportunities in the first half to trouble Ceasar’s goal.
In the second half, Inter tries more persistently, coming close to scoring with Glionna and Tomaselli in two chances. The former Roma winger hits the post with a sure shot before missing wide on the rebound. The midfielder, on an assist from Glionna, sends her effort wide from the center of the yellow-blue area. The balls rain down on the Parma goalkeeper, but never truly trouble her, thanks to an organized and compact Parma defense.
A bitter draw for the Nerazzurre, who miss the opportunity to close the gap on Roma in the standings. A good draw for Parma, confirming their last-minute victory against Sassuolo in the previous round.
Important victory for Inter Women who easily surpass Vllaznia and secure a spot in the Women’s Europa Cup round of 16. Piovani’s girls offered another great performance after the 7-0 in the first leg, adding 5 more goals away from home, practically securing their qualification in the competition. Vllaznia-Inter Women 0-5, a show of strength from the Nerazzurri […]
Disappointing home debut for Rossettini’s Roma. Defeated 0-4 against Barcelona’s aliens in a sold-out Tre Fontane.
Second matchday and second defeat for Roma under Rossettini in the Women’s Champions League. After facing Real Madrid a week ago, Roma welcomed the aliens from Barcelona. “Aliens” because they are not only one of the strongest, if not the strongest, teams in the world, but also had a superb start to the season.
Since the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, Barcelona has played 8 matches, winning all of them, scoring 44 goals and conceding only two. A true powerhouse, which also crushed the Giallorossa team in a completely sold-out Tre Fontane.
ROMA FEMMINILE FORMATION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)
Despite a significant technical gap, Rossettini‘s girls managed to keep up with the Spanish team in the first half, ending the first half only one goal down, scored less than two minutes into the match. Roma played a defensive game, trying to limit Barcelona‘s constant passing game and exploiting their high defensive line for counterattacks.
The opportunity for an equalizer came to Viens, who faced the opposing goalkeeper one-on-one but was unable to score. In the second half, due to collective fatigue, Barcelona scored three more goals past Baldi‘s goal. The Spanish team also missed a penalty with former Ballon d’Or winner Putellas, who shot high.
Despite the differences on the field, there are positive aspects for coach Rossettini to take into account for the upcoming matches in the league and Champions League, where the opponents will be, at least on paper, more manageable and within reach.
