Ep. 4.31 - Bologna blow the title race open & the relegation battle heats up

The final weekend of the season brought drama and delight in Naples, and frustration in the lagoon. Napolil are champions, Fiorentina sneak into Europe, and Venezia put in another good performance, but not enough against Juve. Serie B coverage fans will be delighted... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late drama at the top of the table as Inter let in a late equaliser while Napoli are denied at 95th minute penalty. Who holds the cards for the final day? At the bottom, Venezia's joy after their victory over Fiorentina is short-lived as they pull out one of their worst performances of the season against Cagliari. It'll take a miracle now, but who knows?Plus - Serie B drama and Acerbi gets the Azzurri call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rigore! derby had a winner, and it's left Marco ecstatic and Giancarlo down in the dumps! Can Venezia now kick on and save themselves? And will Napoli hold on at the top after their stumble?Plus, we look back at Inter's amazing European victory over Barcelona (and enjoy some Barça tears), as well as discussing Ancelotti's appointment for Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The race for the last two Champions League spots could not be tighter, with Bologna and Juve's draw helping Atalanta, but also giving hope to the Roman clubs. Down at the bottom, Venezia gain a point on Lecce, but it could have been more... Plus, we discuss Inter's performance v Barcelona and look ahead to the second leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Napoli make a break for it as Inter stumble. We wonder if they might end up with no trophies after being in contention for three for so long. Plus, Venezia put in a good performance (again) but lose (again). Time is running out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Orsolini's 94th minute goal v Inter has blown the title race wide open - are Napoli now favourites? And at the other end, Venezia are frustrated not to hang on to beat Empoli, but it looks like relegation could go down to the wire. Plus, we look back at the mixed European results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezia finally notch up a win, and with a goal from Daniel Fila no less! But as we discuss, it is only the start of what they need to pull of a miracle... Elsewhere, the Rome derby ends in a draw, Milan run riot and Inter win to put pressure on Napoli's game v Empoli (which also has big repercussions for the relegation battle). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many draws in Serie A this weekend, but who was left the happiest? Not Venezia, who probably needed a win v Lecce, but if you cant score goals... Plus, are Atalanta cooked? Is it Gasperini's fault? And is Daniel Fila actually a professional footballer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Napoli v Inter at the top of the table as we head into the final weeks, with Atalanta's challenge well and truly snuffed-out by Fiorentina. Venezia meanwhile put in another decent performance, but fail to score one more, meaning next week's clash v Lecce becomes make or break. Plus, we look back on the two faces of Italy in their defeat against Germany, and spare a thought for Sampdoria down in Serie B (and soon to be Serie C?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.