Welcome to our live coverage of today`s Serie A Matchday 36 action, featuring three crucial matches with implications for both the Champions League race and the relegation battle.
The day kicks off at 13:00 GMT with Como hosting Cagliari in a vital clash for the visitors` survival hopes. At 16:00 GMT, fourth-placed Lazio take on fifth-placed Juventus in a pivotal match for Champions League qualification. The day concludes at 18:45 GMT as struggling Empoli face Parma in another key relegation six-pointer.
Key Match Results:
Como 3-1 Cagliari
A damaging defeat for Cagliari`s survival hopes as Como secure a comfortable home victory.
Lazio 1-1 Juventus
Honors even in Rome as neither side can gain the upper hand in the race for fourth place.
Empoli 2-1 Parma
A crucial win for Empoli in their battle against relegation, sealed by a stunning late strike from substitute Tino Anjorin.
Serie A Standings Update
With these results, the Serie A table sees Juventus and Lazio level on 64 points in 4th and 5th respectively. At the bottom, Empoli climb to 17th on 28 points while Parma remain in danger in 15th with 32 points.
Tomorrow`s clash between Verona and Lecce now takes on even greater significance in the fierce battle to avoid the drop.