The Italian Serie A has announced that nine out of ten matches in the penultimate round of the 2024-25 season will be played simultaneously. This decision aims to maintain fairness in the ongoing title race, Champions League qualification battle, and relegation fight.
On Sunday, May 18, at 19:45 BST, nine matches will kick off at the same time. The only exception is the Genoa vs Atalanta match, which does not impact the key competitions and will be played on Saturday, May 17.
Key Fixtures for Serie A Week 37
- Cagliari vs Venezia
- Fiorentina vs Bologna
- Hellas Verona vs Como
- Inter vs Lazio
- Juventus vs Udinese
- Lecce vs Torino
- Monza vs Empoli
- Parma vs Napoli
- Roma vs Milan
Reasons for Simultaneous Matches
With two rounds remaining, several crucial outcomes are yet to be determined:
- The Scudetto race is tight, with only one point separating Napoli and Inter.
- Four teams are competing for the final Champions League spot.
- Six teams are battling to avoid relegation.
This scheduling ensures that no team gains an unfair advantage by knowing other results in advance. The league may also adjust the final round`s schedule, considering the possibility of a Scudetto playoff before Inter`s Champions League final on May 31.