Serie A Round 3: Milan and Juventus Meet Again, Frosinone and Venezia Face a Crucial Clash

On the evening of September 6, 2026, the Serie A third round was underway in full swing. The highly anticipated clash between Juventus and AC Milan returned, while the friendly encounters between the two sides last season left fans disappointed and raised questions over whether an unresolved alliance remained. Meanwhile, Venezia performed strongly in Serie B last season and won the title by a narrow margin, but the contrast between them and Frosinone this season has been significant, with the latter firmly occupying a place near the top of the table. To avoid repeating their struggles from the 2024-25 season, Venezia must fight for a victory in this round.

A blockbuster clash between strong teams

Juventus vs AC Milan - Has the three-defender system succeeded?

The two giants, who missed out on Champions League qualification due to poor performances at the end of last season, meet again in this round. Juventus have made a steady start to the new season. Although they failed to secure big wins against weaker opponents, they have still opened with two consecutive victories for the third straight season while keeping clean sheets.

Nico Gonzalez, whose move to Atletico Madrid failed, returned to form in the previous match, scoring the team's opener just six minutes after coming on as a substitute and also hitting the crossbar. Juventus' other goal also came from a substitute, showing coach Spalletti's strong ability to make in-game adjustments and understand his players' characteristics.

In the following match, Juventus secured their second consecutive victory.

Milan's start has been impressive. Not only did record signing Ramos score, but young player Cisse also scored his first goal of the season shortly before turning 20. Coach Amorim's three-defender system has already shown early signs of success, and Milan have still been able to create opportunities even with key midfielder Modric not yet at his best. Their defense has remained stable, with the only conceded goal coming from an opponent's back-to-goal volley. Considering the quality of the shot, Maignan and the defenders' mistakes were understandable.

Both of Juventus and Milan's meetings last season ended 0-0, directly reflecting Milan's failure to score in their last six Serie A matches against Juventus. Since 1958, no new Milan head coach has won all of his first three matches in charge, making it worth watching whether Amorim can break the record. The two teams are currently in similar form, and fans hope both sides can show their strengths in this match.

Frosinone vs Venezia - A battle between Serie B's champions and runners-up

Promoted side Frosinone lost to Juventus in the opening round but responded with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina last time out, showing a strong start. At the Stadio Franchi, they delivered an almost perfect away performance and completely disrupted Fiorentina's rhythm. In the 26th minute, Raimondo took advantage of a cross from the wing to open the scoring, and Bracaglia then added a header as Frosinone went into halftime with a two-goal lead.

In the second half, Frosinone continued to control the match and gave their opponents no chance to launch a comeback. In the 68th minute, Raimondo struck again, controlling the ball with his chest before finishing with a volley to complete his brace and effectively end the suspense. Raimondo made only 11 scattered appearances in Serie A last season, but his outstanding performances this year are certain to attract the attention of new national team coach Mancini.

Venezia lost 0-2 to Milan in their previous match, with the score accurately reflecting the gap in strength between the two sides. Although they performed well during the first 60 minutes, they failed to capitalize on counterattack opportunities due to a lack of attacking efficiency. As their physical condition declined, Venezia faced major defensive pressure in the latter stages and suffered defeat. After this match, Venezia endured a second consecutive loss and urgently need to adjust, improve their attack, and fight back in the upcoming league matches.

Looking back at Venezia's performances last season, when they defeated Frosinone twice and won the championship, this season's meeting between the two teams will be a test of tactics and ability, with both sides aiming to adapt better to the pace of Serie A.