Ep. 5.29 - Normal Service Is Resumed

It was a weekend of few goals and even fewer surprises in Serie A as the season draws to a close. But who will snatch the final CL spot? Down in B, the top 3 all won again - but 3 more points and Venezia's dream comes true...! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Inter extend their lead, Juve solidify their grip on a Champions League spot. At the bottom, Fiorentina hold Lecce at bay, while down in B the promotion race doesn't let up... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An epic clash between Inter and Como seems to have decided the scudetto as the Nerazzurri win and extend their lead at the top, while at the bottom, it looks like a fight between Lecce and Cremonese for the final relegation place. Down in Serie B, it is getting too close for Marco's liking as Venezia are held while Monza win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the bad news of Italy, it's slightly better news for the pod as Fiorentina just about beat Verona to take a huge stride to safety, while Inter resume winning ways with a thumping win over Roma. Down in Serie B, it is still tight at the top, but with only 5/6 games to go, anything could still happen...Plus, we talk about the latest Italy updates after our emergency pod last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, we know. We said we don't record episodes about the Azzurri. But Marco needed to rant, and we all know everyone loves to hear us being miserable. So this should be a gold mine for you!#GravinaOut #GattusoOut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good draws for Fiorentina and Venezia that consolidate their respective positions, while Inter seem to be stumbling toward the finish line. But the real discussion is around Italy's World Cup playoff games - can they do it? Did Gattuso make the right selections? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekend of poor goalkeeping and controversial refereeing decisions - but Fiorentina grab a vital (and emphatic) win against Cremonese that puts them a good way towards safety. Down in B, Venezia are held to a draw by Samp, allowing Monza to close in on top spot with a game between the two next weekend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milan beat Inter to make it 7 games v their rivals without defeat - is Allegri's approach working? Meanwhile, De Rossi beats Roma, but refuses to celebrate, while down at the bottom, things are looking dicey for Fiorentina once again. Meanwhile, Venezia are soaring in Serie B, with two confident wins sending them three points clear. Can they stay ahead until the big game v Monza in a couple of weeks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a tough European week for Serie A, we enjoy a cracker of a Sunday night game between Roma and Juve, wonder who will end up in the Champions League spots (does it matter??) and praise a fine performance from Sassuolo. Plus, Venezia eke out a tough draw, but others around them fail to take advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Inter already champions in all but name? After the results this weekend, it certainly looks like it... Meanwhile, Fiorentina grab a hard-fought but vital win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Venezia win a topsy-turvy game against bottom-of-the-table Pescara. Plus, we try to work out why Italian teams have fared so badly in Europe this season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.