
Defending champions Juventus strengthened their bid to retain the Italian Serie A title with a convincing 3-0 win at Bologna.
Goals from Miralem Pjanic, Mario Mandzukic and Blaise Matuidi leapfrogged Juve above former league leaders Inter Milan into 2nd spot behind new leaders Napoli.
Former champions AC Milan continued their indifferent season following a surprising 3-0 away loss to second bottom side Hellas Verona.
Andrea Carriocolo gave the hosts a first half lead before goals from Moise Kean and Daniel Bessa after the interval wrapped up a crucial win against 10-man Milan who had forward Suso sent off in the second half.
Week 17 Results
Bologna 0-3 Juventus
Hellas Verona 3-0 AC Milan
Atalanta 3-3 Lazio
Benevento 1-2 SPAL 2013
Fiorentina 0-0 Genoa
Crotone 1-0 Chievo
Sampdoria 0-1 Sassuolo
Standings (Top 5) via Points:
1. Napoli 42
2. Juventus 41
3. Inter Milan 40
4. Roma 38
5. Lazio 33