Serie A Matchday 36 delivered breathtaking drama across Italy on May 10, 2026, with three of the four fixtures producing extraordinary late twists and decisive results that reshaped the table heading into the final weeks of the season.
At San Siro, Atalanta produced one of the results of the season, defeating AC Milan 3-2 in a pulsating contest. La Dea took control early when Ederson opened the scoring in the seventh minute, before Zappacosta doubled the advantage in the 29th minute. Raspadori extended Atalanta's lead to 3-0 shortly after half-time in the 51st minute, seemingly putting the tie beyond doubt. Milan rallied with Pavlovic pulling one back in the 88th minute and Nkunku converting a penalty deep into stoppage time in the 90th+4th minute, but it proved too little too late for the hosts. Atalanta held on for a famous three points at the home of their rivals.
In a wild encounter at the Tardini, Roma snatched a 3-2 victory over Parma to keep their European ambitions alive. Donyell Malen gave Roma the lead before half-time, only for Parma to fight back. Strefezza equalized for the home side, and then Keita put Parma ahead to stun the visitors. However, Roma showed tremendous character, with Rensch leveling the score before Malen stepped up to convert a late penalty and complete his brace, sealing a dramatic win that lifted spirits at the capital club.
Elsewhere, Como secured a historic 1-0 victory at Verona thanks to a goal from Douvikas. The result confirmed Como's qualification for European competition, a landmark achievement for the club that represents one of the most remarkable stories in Italian football in recent years. The city of Como celebrated a genuinely historic occasion as their side secured a place on the continent for the first time in their modern era.
The fourth fixture of the day saw Fiorentina and Genoa share a goalless draw at the Artemio Franchi. Neither side could find the breakthrough, with both teams leaving frustrated but neither suffering serious damage to their respective league positions. The stalemate kept Fiorentina in mid-table while Genoa remained in the lower half of the standings.
With just two matchdays remaining in the 2025-26 Serie A season, the title race, European spots, and relegation battle all remain tightly contested. Atalanta's win at San Siro sends a clear message to the rest of the division, while Roma's never-say-die spirit at Parma demonstrated exactly why Serie A continues to captivate football fans around the world.
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