ROME (AP) — AC Milan’s problems have carried over from last season. Defending Serie A champion Napoli and 2023-24 winner Inter Milan confirmed themselves as the top contenders. Como could challenge the top teams.

Those were the verdicts from the opening round of Serie A .

Here’s what to know entering the second round of the Italian league:

Key matchups

After losing at the San Siro to promoted Cremonese in its opener, Milan is under pressure to perform during a visit to Lecce on Friday. Returning coach Massimiliano Allegri has issues in attack with the Rossoneri so far unable to find a reliable solution at center forward amid potential deals on the transfer market that have fallen apart.

With Real Madrid product Nico Paz leading the way with a goal and an assist, Como comfortab

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