In the match inaugurating another round of Italian Serie A fixtures, Parma drew 1-1 with Cagliari at their home stadium. Although the visitors led after a goal in the first half, the hosts managed to equalize, securing one point for each team. This result is crucial for the lower part of the table, where both teams are fighting to stabilize their form ahead of the decisive phase of the league season.
The match at Stadio Ennio Tardini started with determined attacks from the visitors, resulting in Cagliari taking the lead still in the first half. Parma, playing in front of their home crowd, struggled to break through the well-organized defense of their rivals, but after the break, the pattern of play changed. Intense attacks from the hosts led to the equalizer, and the 1-1 scoreline held until the referee's final whistle, despite several good opportunities from both sides in the closing stages of the match. Meanwhile, the attention of Italian fans is already focused on the upcoming highlights of the round. The clash between Roma and Juventus generates the most excitement. Good news for the Romans is the return to full fitness of Paulo Dybala, who after an injury has already trained with the group and is likely to feature in the lineup for the match against his former club. On the other hand, the Juventus camp is experiencing mixed moods; the sporting director of the Turin side had to cut off speculation about the club's sale, declaring that the Elkann family does not intend to divest its shares in the "Old Lady." Additionally, the club is facing criticism after its recent performance in European competition against Galatasaray, where a controversial red card for one of the players sparked a wave of discussion. The rivalry between Parma and Cagliari has a long history, dating back to the 1960s, when both clubs fought for promotion to the top division, building their identities on strong regional foundations.Other Saturday matches also look interesting. Napoli travels to Verona, where coach Antonio Conte will have to cope without the injured midfielder Anguissa, but with goalkeeper Meret returning to the goal. Meanwhile, Inter Milan will host Genoa, led by Daniele De Rossi, who places particular emphasis on defense during set pieces. In European competitions, the draw for the Europa League pairs has sparked excitement, with a rare "Italian derby" between Roma and Bologna, which drew criticism from officials of both clubs concerned about the national ranking in the <przypis title=