Sassuolo
VeronaHow did the teams perform?
Sassuolo
Verona
Match Stats
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Serie A Standings - Serie A
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter | 25 | 60-21 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 |  AC Milan | 25 | 41-19 | 22 | 54 |
| 3 |  Napoli | 25 | 38-25 | 13 | 50 |
| 4 |  AS Roma | 25 | 31-16 | 15 | 47 |
| 5 |  Juventus | 25 | 43-23 | 20 | 46 |
| 6 |  Como | 25 | 39-19 | 20 | 42 |
| 7 |  Atalanta | 25 | 34-21 | 13 | 42 |
| 8 |  Bologna | 25 | 34-32 | 2 | 33 |
| 9 |  Lazio | 25 | 26-25 | 1 | 33 |
| 10 |  Sassuolo | 25 | 29-35 | -6 | 32 |
| 11 |  Udinese | 25 | 28-38 | -10 | 32 |
| 12 |  Parma | 25 | 18-31 | -13 | 29 |
| 13 |  Cagliari | 25 | 28-35 | -7 | 28 |
| 14 |  Torino | 25 | 25-44 | -19 | 27 |
| 15 |  Genoa | 25 | 29-37 | -8 | 24 |
| 16 |  Cremonese | 25 | 21-33 | -12 | 24 |
| 17 |  Lecce | 25 | 17-31 | -14 | 24 |
| 18 |  Fiorentina | 25 | 29-39 | -10 | 21 |
| 19 |  Pisa | 25 | 20-42 | -22 | 15 |
| 20 |  Verona | 25 | 19-43 | -24 | 15 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - Serie B
Sassuolo secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona, with Domenico Berardi leading the charge with two goals.
Sassuolo delivered a dominant performance to dispatch struggling Hellas Verona at the MAPEI Stadium on February 20, 2026. The home side’s clinical finishing, especially from their captain Domenico Berardi, proved too much for the visitors.
Coming into the Serie A fixture, Sassuolo held a comfortable mid-table position, boosted by recent positive results. In contrast, bottom-placed Verona were in dire need of points, battling desperately to improve their grim league standing.
The match started with both teams testing each other’s resolve. Early intensity was evident when Sassuolo’s W. Coulibaly received a yellow card in the 17th minute for roughing. He was later substituted in the 36th minute, an early tactical adjustment for the hosts.
Verona also saw a booking, with A. Edmundsson shown a yellow card for holding in the 39th minute. Just moments later, Sassuolo capitalized. Andrea Pinamonti tucked away the opener in the 40th minute, following a precise pass from Armand Laurienté.
Sassuolo quickly extended their lead before the break. Domenico Berardi stepped up for a penalty in the 44th minute. Although his initial shot was saved, Berardi reacted sharply to slot home the rebound, doubling the advantage.
Sassuolo went into halftime with a commanding lead, having capitalized effectively on their chances. Verona faced a huge uphill battle, requiring a significant tactical shift and more attacking intent to salvage anything from the game.
The second half began with Verona pushing forward, eager to find a way back into the match. However, their efforts were hampered by growing frustration. Al Musrati received a yellow card in the 51st minute for a foul.
Sassuolo maintained their clinical edge in front of goal. Domenico Berardi completed his double in the 62nd minute, expertly guiding a shot past the goalkeeper. Armand Laurienté once again provided the decisive assist for his captain.
Both managers made a series of substitutions to impact the game’s flow. Verona’s challenging evening worsened significantly when Al Musrati was shown a second yellow card in the 85th minute. This resulted in a red card, forcing the visitors to play with ten men.
Sassuolo converted their opportunities efficiently, scoring three goals from just four shots on target and an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.0. Verona, despite having more total shots (12) and 53% possession, managed only one shot on target and an xG of 0.65.
This crucial victory further solidifies Sassuolo’s position in the Serie A table. For Hellas Verona, the heavy defeat deepens their relegation worries, making their fight for survival increasingly difficult with each passing match.
