Match Week 12 delivered one of the most dramatic rounds of the Serie A season. Milan stunned Inter with a gritty 1-0 Allegri-style win in the Derby della Madonnina, extending their unbeaten run in the fixture to six straight behind huge moments from Mike Maignan and another big-game performance from Christian Pulisic. Roma officially move into sole possession of first place after beating Cremonese 3-1, continuing their run as the league’s best defensive side with Svilar anchoring the back line. Napoli defended their home turf with a convincing 3-1 win over Atalanta, switching to a 3-4-3 that completely changed the match and produced standout performances from Neres, Lang, and Hojlund.

A trio of draws shook up the middle of the table, highlighted by Juventus dropping crucial points in Florence. Bologna and Lazio continued their push toward European places with shutout wins, while Como put on the performance of the weekend with a 5-1 demolition of Torino in Turin. We break down the tactics, standout players, big questions for every major club, and what it all means for Match Week 13.

We also touch on the upcoming Serie A pause for Italy’s World Cup playoffs, share our Players of the Week and Stunad of the Week, and give out this week’s Culpi di Luna picks after a 2-1 weekend.

We ranked the top midfielders of the 2010–2025 era — and no one was safe. From legends like Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi to modern stars like Nicolo Barella, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Stanislav Lobotka, we went through every name that shaped Serie A over the last 15 years.

We debate prime Pogba vs. peak Vidal, whether Luis Alberto is underrated, why Hamsik deserves more respect, and how players like Tonali, Koopmeiners, and Zambo Anguissa stack up against the greats.

As always, expect chaos, arguments, and a few controversial picks from Vos, Motts, and Logs.

If you love calcio, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Italy is back in World Cup playoffs — again. On this episode of Calcio Culture, Vos, Motts, and Logs dive into why a football powerhouse continues to struggle to qualify and what it says about their system and trust in young talent. They review Serie A managers, including Spalletti at Juventus, Palladino at Atalanta, Vanoli at Fiorentina, and De Rossi at Genoa, and discuss Napoli rumors — is Conte really quitting? The crew also previews Week 12 matchups like Juve vs Fiorentina, Milan vs Inter, Atalanta @ Napoli, and more. Plus, get our betting picks for the week from Culpi di Luna, Motts, Logs, and Vos. Whether you’re a hardcore Serie A fan or just following Italy’s World Cup journey, this episode is packed with insights and hot takes.

Serie A State of the Union Part 2 is here!
Vos and Logs wrap up their full Serie A breakdown — this time diving into the bottom half of the table.

From Atalanta’s inconsistency and Fiorentina’s ups and downs to the relegation fights involving Lecce, Verona, and Cagliari — we break down which clubs are ahead, on track, or falling behind.

We cover management changes, key players, and which teams could still turn their season around.

Topics Covered:
Atalanta, Fiorentina, Torino, Sassuolo, Genoa, Parma, Pisa, Cagliari, Lecce, Verona

Plus:

• Biggest underachievers of the season

• Who’s most likely to go down

• Mid-table clubs ready to make a late push

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It’s the Calcio Culture State of the Union — where Vos and Logs break down every Serie A team to see who’s ahead of schedule, on track, or falling behind.

We cover Inter, Juventus, Milan, Napoli, Roma, Lazio, Bologna, and more — analyzing form, expectations, and where each club stands this season.

From Inter’s dominance to Roma’s rebuild and Bologna’s rise, we give our honest take on the storylines shaping Italian football right now.

Let us know your thoughts: who’s overachieving, and who’s flopping this year?

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In this episode of Calcio Culture, the hosts break down all the drama from Serie A Match Week 8. Napoli’s stunning victory over Inter Milan shakes up the title race, as the crew analyzes what went right for Napoli and where Inter fell short.

The guys dive deep into Juventus’ latest crisis, including the loss to Lazio, the sacking of Igor Tudor, and what this means for Juve’s long-term direction. They also touch on management decisions, team leadership, and what’s next for the Bianconeri.

Meanwhile, Roma continue their winning run, but questions remain about their consistency heading into the next fixtures. The episode wraps with predictions for the midweek slate and how the Serie A table could shift moving forward.

Topics covered: Napoli vs Inter analysis, Juventus vs Lazio fallout, Igor Tudor sacked, Roma’s form and future, Serie A title race predictions.

Calcio Culture brings passionate, honest football talk on all things Italian calcio, every week.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, the hosts discuss Match Week Seven of Serie A, highlighting key performances and tactical insights from various matches. They analyze Inter Milan's impressive victory over Roma, Roma's struggles under Gasperini, and Napoli's recent woes. The conversation shifts to Juventus's disappointing performance against Como, questioning whether teams still fear the once-dominant club. The episode concludes with a look at Fiorentina's future under Pioli and predictions for the upcoming matches, emphasizing the importance of tactical awareness and player dynamics in the league.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, the hosts discuss Match Week Seven of Serie A, highlighting key performances and tactical insights from various matches. They analyze Inter Milan's impressive victory over Roma, Roma's struggles under Gasperini, and Napoli's recent woes. The conversation shifts to Juventus's disappointing performance against Como, questioning whether teams still fear the once-dominant club. The episode concludes with a look at Fiorentina's future under Pioli and predictions for the upcoming matches, emphasizing the importance of tactical awareness and player dynamics in the league.

The Calcio Culture Podcast crew, Vos& Motts, reveal their official Serie A Power Rankings after the latest match week! We break down the top 10 Serie A teams based on current form, results, and performances, from Inter Milan’s dominance and AC Milan’s title chase to Juventus, Napoli, and the surprise risers shaking up the league table.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, the crew breaks down a dramatic Match Week 6 in Serie A, where storylines of identity, depth, and resilience defined the weekend.

Juventus remain stuck in neutral after a fifth straight draw, raising questions about Thiago Motta’s vision and whether the Bianconeri have any attacking identity. Across the pitch, Milan fail to capitalize in a scoreless draw, with Maignan bailing them out and Pulisic’s missed penalty leaving plenty of frustration.

Inter send another statement with a commanding 4-1 win over Cremonese, showcasing their revamped squad depth and silencing concerns over mentality. Napoli stay top thanks to second-half grit against Genoa, as De Bruyne and Spinazzola continue to prove decisive. Roma edge Fiorentina 2-1 in a script-flipping result, though questions linger about how sustainable their climb really is.

Elsewhere, Bologna roll Pisa 4-0 behind a midfield masterclass, Lecce secure a massive relegation-battle win, and Torino-Lazio deliver Serie A’s wildest finish yet in a chaotic 3-3 draw. Atalanta-Como, Cagliari-Udinese, and Verona-Sassuolo all provide drama of their own, with surprise names stepping up across the board.

The hosts also recap a strong European midweek for Italy’s clubs and look ahead to the international break, where Italy’s qualification push hangs in the balance. Finally, the show wraps with Stunad of the Week and some quick shouts on everything from World Cup ticket prices to players under pressure.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, the hosts break down a pivotal match week 5 in Serie A — a weekend full of high-stakes clashes, narrow margins, and shifting narratives across the league.  Milan take center stage with a gritty 2-1 win over Napoli at the San Siro, where Pulisic continues his run of goal contributions and Luka Modric delivers not just a performance, but a statement, capped with a passionate celebration that may define Milan’s Scudetto ambitions. The question now: are the Rossoneri truly ready to go the distance?  Juventus stumble again, this time at home against a depleted Atalanta side that continues to defy expectations. The conversation digs into Juve’s growing concerns in the final third, the lack of clarity in their best attacking trio, and whether Igor Tudor can find solutions before a brutal run of upcoming fixtures.  Roma quietly climb to the top of the table after handling Verona, as Gasperini’s imprint on the Giallorossi becomes more defined. Inter ease past Cagliari with confidence, but doubts remain about their ability to maintain consistency over the long haul. Napoli, despite sitting near the top, are suddenly under pressure as injuries mount and the defense starts to crack.  Elsewhere, Lecce pull off more late-match heroics to snatch a point, Fiorentina remain stuck in neutral after a goalless derby draw with Pisa, and the match in Como is played under the shadow of flooding that disrupted a weekend already full of chaos.  The hosts also explore what’s ahead for Serie A clubs in European competition this week. Finally, the show wraps with a look at the unpredictable betting landscape and a preview of what’s in store for match week 6 — headlined by Milan vs Juventus, Napoli vs Genoa, and Inter hosting Cremonese.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest happenings in Serie A, including Match Week 4 highlights. The hosts delve into the tactical decisions made by various Serie A teams, focusing on player utilization and performance. They discuss Como's exciting young talent, AC Milan's strong showing with Pulisic at the forefront, and Juventus' ongoing struggles with defense. The conversation shifts to Napoli's recent match and squad rotation under Conte, before previewing the upcoming match week and making predictions for key games. The episode wraps up with a discussion on players of the week and betting insights.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, hosts Logues and Mats dive into the thrilling match week three of Serie A, highlighting Juventus' dramatic derby win over Inter, Napoli's continued dominance, and the struggles of teams like Roma and Lazio. They analyze tactical performances, standout players, and look ahead to upcoming matches, including the highly anticipated Roma derby. The episode also touches on the future of the San Siro stadium and concludes with betting picks for the week.

Juventus showed resilience in their derby win against Inter.

Napoli continues to impress with their depth and performance.

Inter struggles with mental fortitude in crucial moments.

Fiorentina faces challenges under new management.

AC Milan secures important points despite missing key players.

Roma's inconsistency raises questions about their season.

Lazio's performance is under scrutiny after a disappointing loss.

Atalanta's attacking prowess returns with a strong win.

Cagliari proves tough to beat at home.

Nico Paz is a rising star in Serie A.

The Calcio Culture crew is back with their full Serie A 2025/26 league table predictions. Vos, Motts, and Logs go head-to-head as they debate who will be lifting the Scudetto, which clubs can push into Europe, and which sides are destined for a relegation scrap. From heavyweights like Juventus, Inter, and Napoli to wildcards like Como, Bologna, and Fiorentina, no team is left out of the conversation. Tune in for bold takes, heated debates, and plenty of surprises as we lay out how we think the season will unfold.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, host Motts discusses Juventus' recent transfer activities and how they impact the team's lineup under coach Tudor. He emphasizes the importance of tactical flexibility and player utilization, analyzing the current lineup and proposing alternative formations to maximize the team's potential. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding Juventus' attacking capabilities and the expectations for the upcoming season.

Matchweek 2 of Serie A delivered drama across the peninsula. Milan secured their first points of the season, while Bologna proved they’re picking up right where they left off. Juventus, Napoli, and Roma kept their strong starts rolling with narrow wins, but Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Inter all stumbled. Lazio, meanwhile, ran wild in Rome, dismantling Verona in style. We also dive into Inter’s defensive questions, Juventus's physical battle in Genoa, Milan’s win at Lecce, Bologna’s high-press success, Napoli’s Conte-fueled passion, and much more. Plus, Player of the Week, Stunad of the Week, and Paisano Shoutouts before the international break.

Serie A is back with a wild opening weekend! Kevin De Bruyne wasted no time opening his account for Napoli, Cremonese stunned Milan at the San Siro, and Cristian Chivu’s Inter absolutely dominated Torino with a 5-0 win. Roma's Gasperini era began with three points, while Nico Paz lit up Como’s debut with a statement win over Lazio. Juventus saw Yildiz shine and new signing Jonathan David score on his debut, while Scamacca got back on the scoresheet for Atalanta in his long awaited return. We break down all the key moments, biggest storylines, and what it means for team heading into Matchweek 2.

Juventus are back in the Champions League after finishing 4th in Serie A last season, but is this the start of a true resurgence? In this episode of Calcio Culture, we break down everything you need to know about Juventus heading into the 2025/26 campaign. From bringing back Igor Tudor full-time to the arrival of Damien Comolli as sporting director, the Bianconeri are entering a new era. We analyze Juve’s mercato — key signings & players like Jonathan David, Francisco Conceição, Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, and Michele Di Gregorio — along with the major departures that reshape the squad. We also dive into Tudor’s pressing-heavy 3-4-2-1 system, Juve’s roster depth across every position, and what truly defines success for this team: silverware, or player development? Finally, we predict Juventus’ ceiling this season, who their MVP will be, and whether they can finally return to European glory.

AC Milan enter the 2025/26 Serie A season with huge changes on and off the pitch. After finishing 8th last year, losing to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final, and crashing out of the Champions League against Feyenoord, the Rossoneri now look to bounce back under Massimiliano Allegri.  In this AC Milan season preview, the Calcio Culture crew analyzes the club’s record-breaking transfer window: €144M raised in sales with departures like Tijjani Reijnders, Theo Hernández, and Malick Thiaw, while big arrivals include Luka Modric, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, Koni De Winter, and Pervis Estupiñán. We break down Allegri’s possible -3 formations, Milan’s roster with stars like Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic, and Mike Maignan, and the potential additions of Rasmus Højlund and Dušan Vlahović.  Can Allegri’s Milan challenge for the Scudetto, return to the Champions League, or is this a year for player development? Vos and Logs debate expectations, tactics, and where AC Milan will finish in Serie A 2025/26.

AS Roma enter the 2025–26 season with Gian Piero Gasperini stepping in from Atalanta to lead a high-press, high-endurance Giallorossi side back to the top of Serie A. In this Calcio Culture season preview, Motts, and Logs are joined by two special guests to recap Roma’s rollercoaster 2024–25 campaign — 5th place in Serie A, Europa League Round of 16 exit to Bilbao on goal difference, and a Coppa Italia quarter-final loss to Milan — before breaking down every key mercato move.  We cover the €48M in departures (Tammy Abraham to Besiktas, Paredes to Argentina, Hermoso, Hummels) and €54M in arrivals, including Neil El Aynaoui from Lens, Wesley from Flamengo, and Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton. We debate the most exciting signing, the glaring need for a left-sided attacker, and how Dovbyk, Dybala, and Soule fit into Gasperini’s system.  Plus: full roster analysis, whether Dybala needs game management, defining a “successful” Roma season and MVP predictions.