Inter Milan defeats Como 2-0 to reclaim Serie A top spot
The reigning champions moved above Lazio in the standings after a 3-0 victory over Feyenoord and a decisive win over a struggling Como side.
By Marco Ortega ·
Inter Milan defeated Como 2-0 on Wednesday, November 12, to retake the first position in the Serie A table. The win capped a strong week for the 2025-2026 Scudetto winners, who had previously beaten Feyenoord 3-0 in European competition. This sequence of victories places Inter ahead of Lazio, which sits at the top of the standings entering the international break.
The match against Como exposed vulnerabilities in the visiting team's performance. Como, who recently scored nine goals in a Champions League match against Lens, suffered their worst result of the season in the hands of Cristian Chivu's side. The defeat highlights the physical toll of playing every three days, a schedule that has been exacerbated by a cluster of injuries limiting Fàbregas's rotation options.
Lazio remains in second place after drawing away at Napoli. Gennaro Gattuso's team has collected enough points to maintain the lead, although they have not yet secured a title advantage over Inter. The upcoming Derby della Capitale on December 13 will serve as a key test for the Biancocelesti as they look to extend their top of the table position.
AS Roma dropped one place to third after Inter's win, but the club remains competitive under Gian Piero Gasperini. Roma won 3-0 against Sassuolo just before the break, narrowing the gap with their city rivals. The result suggests that Roma is still a primary contender for a European spot despite the recent shift in the upper echelon of the league.
AC Milan secured a victory over Genoa, with goals from Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic. The win in Serie A provided a positive note following a defeat to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League. Pulisic, who recently turned 20, has been the standout performer for Ruben Amorim's squad, scoring eight goals in the opening 13 matches across all competitions.
Managerial changes have accelerated across the league during this period. Sassuolo dismissed Alberto Aquilani after a 3-0 loss to Roma and appointed Roberto D'Aversa during the international break. Parma replaced Carlos Cuesta with Alberto Gilardino, while Venezia hired Davide Nicola after a run of six consecutive defeats. Udinese and Bologna also made changes, with Paolo Zanetti and Raffaele Palladino taking charge respectively.
Frosinone continues to surprise with 20 points from 11 games, remaining the most consistent side in the middle of the table. They lost to Cagliari on the weekend but maintain a strong position. Juventus, managed by Luciano Spalletti, drew away at Fiorentina, a result that reflects the inconsistency seen in their season to date.
At the bottom of the table, Monza has fallen into the relegation zone following four straight defeats. Udinese lost again despite the managerial change, suggesting that Paolo Zanetti will need more time to effect change. Venezia, however, has improved under Davide Nicola, recording two wins in their last five matches. Parma remains in trouble, having won only one game since Gilardino's arrival.
The league table is tight at the bottom, with Venezia, Udinese, and Monza separated by minimal points. The international break offers a chance for new managers to settle, but the pressure is immediate for teams in the lower half. Inter's defensive improvements will be scrutinized as they prepare for the return of league play next week.
