The final day of the Serie B season delivered high drama, confirming both promotion and relegation in decisive fashion. Venise, who had already secured their return to Serie A, officially lifted the Serie B trophy after a 2-0 victory against Palerme. Their consistent performance throughout the campaign earned them the championship title.
The more dramatic story unfolded in the race for the second automatic promotion spot. Frosinone entered the final matchday with their destiny in their own hands, and they seized the opportunity emphatically. A stunning 5-0 demolition of Mantova, highlighted by a goal from the season's revelation, Algerian talent Farès Ghedjemis, sealed their place in Italy's top flight for the upcoming season.
With the top two spots decided, the battle for the third promotion ticket via the playoffs is set to be fiercely contested. Six teams—Monza, Palerme, Catanzaro, Modène, Juve Stabia, and Avellino—will now compete in a knockout tournament for the final place in Serie A.
At the opposite end of the table, the season ended in disappointment for three clubs. Reggiana, La Spezia, and Pescara were all relegated to Serie C. The drop is particularly painful for Pescara, a club that made significant investments in January by bringing back Euro 2020 winner Lorenzo Insigne. Despite Insigne contributing five goals and three assists, his efforts were not enough to save the team from the drop.
Pescara's relegation also marks a setback for the club's ownership project, which saw Italian international Marco Verratti become a co-owner last summer. The club's ambitious plans now face a major hurdle as they prepare for life in the third tier of Italian football.
Based on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.
