The battle for the UEFA Europa League spot in Serie A took a sudden turn for the worse after a thrilling battle on Thursday night, with AC Milan and Roma unexpectedly dropping points at the same time, while Inter Milan beat Verona 6-0 away from home to climb up to fourth place by virtue of a two-point advantage over Atalanta, AC Milan and Roma. However, Inter will face Atalanta, Roma and Napoli in their next 5 league matches, and it is still unknown whether they can finally win the title.
Inter Milan have been in great form lately, and after beating second-placed Lazio in the last round, they did not let up against relegated Verona this time. The deadlock was broken by an opponent's ould goal, and then a feast of goals ensued, with Chahanoukou's long-distance shot becoming the world's largest, and strikers Disko and Nadalu Martinez scoring twice each to knock Verona back to their former selves. It was Inter's biggest win of the league season, with a four-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
Last season's champions AC Milan drew 1-1 with bottom-placed Cremona thanks to a Zuliamesias goal in stoppage time, dashing predictions of a popular home win. AC Milan have won just 1 and drawn 4 of their last 5 league matches, and face the risk of losing points again against Lazio in the next round.
Roma, the other team in the race for the top four, was the first to break through with El Shaarawy, but drew 1-1 with Monza on the road and has not won in its last three league matches. Roma's next home match against Inter Milan will be a key match to qualify for the next UEFA Europa League.
It is worth mentioning that Atalanta has quietly risen to the top of the table, defeating Spazia 3-2 at home, winning three consecutive victories and accumulating 58 points, the same as AC Milan and Roma, so the determination of this "magical team" to fight for the top four should not be underestimated.
