AC Milan missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of Serie A after a dramatic 2-2 draw against struggling Parma, while Juventus were frustrated in a goalless stalemate with Torino. The results leave the Serie A title race wide open, with Napoli now level on points with Milan despite having played one fewer game.

AC Milan Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Parma

Milan appeared on course for a comfortable victory after Alexis Saelemaekers opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area. The Belgian midfielder then won a penalty, which Rafael Leao calmly converted, putting the Rossoneri 2-0 up and seemingly in control of the match.

However, Parma responded before halftime, as Adrian Bernabe curled a spectacular effort into the top corner during stoppage time to halve the deficit. The second half saw Parma dominate the opening minutes, with Mateo Pellegrino hitting the crossbar before Enrico Delprato leveled the match in the 62nd minute, heading past Mike Maignan from a well-placed cross.

Milan had several chances to reclaim the lead. Christian Pulisic missed a golden opportunity, firing wide with only Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to beat, and Saelemaekers also failed to convert after rounding the goalkeeper. The draw leaves Milan on 22 points, level with Napoli, but with one extra game played, highlighting the tight competition at the top of the Serie A table.

Juventus Held to Goalless Draw by Torino

Juventus continued their inconsistent start to the season under Luciano Spalletti, being held 0-0 by Torino in the third game of the former Napoli manager’s tenure. Despite taking 22 shots, the Bianconeri were unable to break down Alberto Paleari in the Torino goal, illustrating ongoing struggles in converting possession and chances into goals.

Juventus currently sit fifth in Serie A with 19 points, and the result raises questions about their offensive efficiency and whether Spalletti can stabilize the team as the season progresses.

Serie A Implications

• AC Milan vs Napoli now looms as a crucial clash, with both sides level on points at the summit of Serie A.
• Juventus will be looking to bounce back as they aim to close the gap on the league leaders and contend for European qualification.
• Parma’s resilience in securing a point highlights the unpredictable nature of the league, with struggling teams capable of spoiling title contenders’ campaigns.

The Serie A title race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with Milan, Napoli, and Juventus all vying for supremacy in Italy’s top flight.