Udinese defeated Fiorentina 1-0 on Monday evening in a Serie A match that included a pre-match tribute to former Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, eight years after his death. The match, the final fixture of Serie A’s 27th matchday, carried significant weight for Udinese in their fight against relegation.
Kabasele scored the decisive goal for Udinese, heading in a corner delivered by Zaniolo in the 10th minute. The goal came amidst a tightly contested match, with both teams seeking to gain an advantage. Earlier in the match, Mandragora’s attempt from a free kick sailed over the crossbar.
Prior to kickoff, both Udinese and Fiorentina players honored Astori, whose passing on March 4, 2018, remains a poignant memory in Italian football. Alessandro Tomasi, a contestant from the 2025 season of X Factor, performed a song in Astori’s memory.
Udinese fielded a starting eleven featuring Okoye in goal, with Bertola, Kabasele, and Kristensen forming the defensive line. The midfield comprised Ehizibue, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, and Zemura, supporting Zaniolo and Davis in attack. Fiorentina’s lineup included De Gea in goal, defended by Rugani, Pongracic, Ranieri, and Parisi. Fagioli anchored the midfield, with Harrison, Mandragora, Brescianini, and Gudmundsson providing support for Kean up front.
The match was co-exclusive to DAZN and Sky/NOW, offering viewers multiple platforms to watch the contest. The game concluded with Udinese securing a vital three points in their battle to avoid relegation, while Fiorentina will look to rebound in their next fixture.
