Yesterday, Palermo drew 1-1 against Modena, but the crowd at the Barbera stadium was incredible: 35,000 spectators, reminiscent of the Serie A era.

Yesterday afternoon, Palermo drew 1-1 against Modena, failing to overtake the Emilian team in the standings. However, what is truly astonishing is the size of the crowd: a whopping 35,000 spectators at the Barbera stadium, a sight not seen since the early days in Serie A under Zamparini’s presidency.

Palermo, yesterday against Modena, record crowd at the Barbera Stadium: 35,000 attendees, reminiscent of the Serie A era under Zamparini

Yesterday, Palermo was held to a 1-1 draw against Modena, with the Rosanero taking the lead through Segre but being equalized by Modena with an own goal by Bereszynski. However, what stood out yesterday was the crowd, resembling a Serie A match: a total of 35,000 spectators packed the Barbera stadium, a sight not seen in almost 20 years, since Zamparini’s presidency in Serie A.

That year, especially in big matches against Juventus, Milan, or Inter, it was common for every seat at the Viale del Fante stadium to be filled, as the season ticket campaign was record-breaking, with only a portion of seats reserved for single tickets. There was a real hunger for football after years of failures, missed opportunities, and relegation bordering on disgrace, with the then-Favorita stadium suffering (such as the 47 paying spectators against Chievo in 1997).

Now, as then, there is a strong desire for football and a longing to return to Serie A. The call made by Inzaghi has been embraced by the fans, especially in yesterday’s match, which was the first high-profile game of the season. While the Rosanero fans hoped for a win, a draw is enough to strive for a place at the top of the table, aiming for promotion. It is hoped that the Barbera stadium will witness similar crowds in the future, making the Zamparini-Guidolin era not seem so distant.

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The official line-ups for Catanzaro-Padova, a match valid for the 8th round of Serie B, scheduled for tonight, October 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

The last match of the 8th round of the Serie B championship will take place at the Nicola Ceravolo stadium where Catanzaro will host Padova.

The giallorossi have yet to register their first seasonal victory and are counting on the support of their fans as they have not lost at home so far.

In the last round of Serie B, the biancoscudati lost to Bari, ending their previous streak of three consecutive positive results. Therefore, Padova aims to achieve a positive result to move up the standings.

Serie B, Catanzaro-Padova: official line-ups

Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli; Brighenti, Antonini, Verrangia; Cassandro, Petriccione, Pontisso, Favasuli; Oudin, Cissè; Immello. Coach: Alberto Aquilani

Padova (3-5-2): Fortin; Faedo, Perrotta, Sgarbi; Ghiglione, Crisetig, Fusi, Varas, Barreca; Lasagna, Bortolussi. Coach: Matteo Andreolotti

THE BALL OF SERIE B 2024-2025 (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

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The official lineups for Catanzaro-Padova, a match valid for the 8th round of Serie B, scheduled for tonight, October 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

The last match to close the 8th round of the Serie B championship will take place at the Nicola Ceravolo stadium, where Catanzaro will host Padova.

The giallorossi have yet to register their first seasonal victory and they are counting on the support of their home crowd as they have not lost at home so far.

In the last round of Serie B, the biancoscudati lost to Bari, ending their previous streak of three consecutive positive results. Therefore, Padova aims to achieve a positive result to move up the standings.

Serie B, Catanzaro-Padova: official lineups

Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli; Brighenti, Antonini, Verrangia; Cassandro, Petriccione, Pontisso, Favasuli; Oudin, Cissè; Immello. Coach: Alberto Aquilani

Padova (3-5-2): Fortin; Faedo, Perrotta, Sgarbi; Ghiglione, Crisetig, Fusi, Varas, Barreca; Lasagna, Bortolussi. Coach: Matteo Andreolotti

THE BALL OF SERIE B 2024-2025 ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

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