ROME — 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 comfortably beat Lazio

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