The biggest story of 27 Oct 2026 was unequivocally the Serie A showdown at the Mapei Stadium, where Lazio hammered Sassuolo 2-6, propelling the north-central side to the summit of the league and cementing their Champions League credentials. The day also delivered a high-scoring Rom-Cagliari clash at the Olimpico and a surprising Como victory at Torino, all of which reshaped the early-season standings and set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested campaign.

Serie A

  • Sassuolo 2-6 Lazio
  • AS Roma 4-2 Cagliari
  • Torino 1-3 Como

The Lazio thrashing was the headline-grabbing result, not only because of the six-goal haul but also because it lifted the Biancocelesti to the top of the table with 25 points from nine matches, securing the Champions League zone outright. Roma’s four-goal display kept them comfortably in third place, while Como’s three-nil win over Torino propelled the visitors into the Champions League places at the expense of a struggling Torino side.

Table watch

In Serie A, the latest fixtures have tightened the race for Europe and intensified the fight at the bottom.

  • Lazio sit top of the table (rank 1, 9 games, 25 pts) and are firmly in the Champions League zone.
  • Internazionale remain second (rank 2, 8 games, 22 pts), also guaranteed a Champions League place.
  • AS Roma hold third (rank 3, 9 games, 21 pts) within the Champions League allocation.
  • Como have jumped to fourth (rank 4, 9 games, 20 pts), joining the elite group.
  • AC Milan sit fifth (rank 5, 8 games, 18 pts) in the Europa League zone.

At the opposite end, the relegation battle is heating up:

  • Fiorentina (rank 18, 8 games, 4 pts) are marked as Relegated.
  • Parma (rank 19, 8 games, 4 pts) share the same fate.
  • Venezia (rank 20, 8 games, 3 pts) sit at the bottom, also in the Relegated zone.

The points gap between the safety-spot teams and the three relegated clubs remains narrow, meaning every upcoming fixture will be crucial for survival.

Talking points

  • Lazio’s six-goal masterclass – The 2-6 demolition of Sassuolo was the season’s biggest win to date, showcasing Lazio’s attacking depth and confirming their status as early title favourites.
  • Roma’s offensive firepower – Scoring four against Cagliari highlighted Roma’s ability to dominate games when in form, reinforcing their Champions League ambitions.
  • Como’s upset at Torino – The 3-1 away victory was a surprise result, moving Como into the top four and demonstrating the volatility of the league after just nine rounds.

For a deeper dive into the matches, read the full match reports: Sassuolo 2-6 Lazio – Serie A clash at Mapei Stadium ends in emphatic win for Lazio, AS Roma 4-2 Cagliari – Serie A clash at the Olimpico, and Torino 1-3 Como – Serie A Match Report.

The Serie A landscape on 27 Oct 2026 reflects a league where the top four are already locked into European competition, while the bottom three are entrenched in a relegation nightmare. With such dramatic results already on display, the weeks ahead promise further twists, goals, and battles for glory across Italy’s premier football competition.