The 2026-2027 Serie A season kicked off with exciting matches across Italy, setting the stage for an intriguing season ahead. Inter and AS Roma emerged as the most impressive teams in the opening weekend, while AC Milan, Napoli, and Juventus also claimed victories.

Player to Watch: Alphadjo Cisse

Alphadjo Cisse, the 19-year-old winger for AC Milan, made headlines by scoring the opening goal in their 2-1 victory against Torino at the Stadio Grande Torino. Coach Ruben Amorim expressed his admiration for Cisse, emphasizing his importance to the team, especially with Christian Pulisic recovering from injury. Cisse is poised to start again as AC Milan prepares to face Venezia, with expectations high for his continued impact.

Team to Watch: AS Roma

AS Roma showcased their dominance with a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, highlighting the impressive partnership between Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. Dybala's three assists and Malen's hat-trick signal a promising season for the Giallorossi. They will face Lecce next, where fans hope for another strong performance.

Stat of the Weekend

Donyell Malen has set a remarkable record, scoring 17 goals in 19 Serie A matches, surpassing Gabriel Omar Batistuta's previous record of 15 goals in the same number of appearances since the three-points-for-a-win era.

Story of the Weekend: Fiorentina's Centenary

Despite their loss, Fiorentina celebrated their 100th anniversary with festivities in Florence. The club's owner, Giuseppe Commisso, is leading the celebrations, which will include appearances from club legends like Roberto Baggio and Luca Toni.

Upcoming Matches

• Friday, Aug. 28: AC Milan vs. Venezia, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
• Saturday, Aug. 29: Fiorentina vs. Frosinone, 12:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
• Sunday, Aug. 30: Napoli vs. Como, 12:30 p.m. (Paramount+)

The season promises thrilling storylines and standout performances as teams battle for supremacy in Serie A.