Five weeks into the 2025-26 Serie A season, the title race is already shaping up to be a dramatic one. AC Milan’s crucial win over reigning champions Napoli has added a new twist to the narrative and perhaps signaled the start of something big.
The impressive result at San Siro sent a clear message to the rest of Italy: the Rossoneri, who struggled last season, are back in business and ready to be taken seriously as title contenders.
But the battle isn’t just being fought on the pitch. Off it, the mind games have already begun. Every word from the league’s top managers is starting to sound like a calculated move in a much larger chess match.
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan’s returning tactician, is playing it cool, choosing humility over hype. Antonio Conte is keeping things close to the chest, while a few surprise names are starting to emerge as dark horses from the background.
Still, there’s a renewed sense of optimism around Milan this season. Allegri’s comeback has seemingly reawakened the club’s winning mentality. The addition of midfield maestro Luka Modrić has added the kind of magic the team had been missing.
Their victory over Napoli capped off a strong start and broke a troubling streak Milan hadn’t beaten the Partenopei at home in years. Yet, even in the midst of celebration, Allegri struck a surprising tone. He stayed grounded and insisted that Napoli remains the team to beat.
