Sassuolo earned a surprise victory

There were just three points separating both clubs coming into the game, but surprisingly, Lecce, who had just been promoted, had the advantage thanks to their surprise victory away against Atalanta. When the hosts played their old team, Federico Di Francesco was banned, while Samuel Umtiti was back in the lineup. Mert Muldur and Jeremy Toljan were hurt, Armand Laurienté was serving a suspension for the Neroverdi, but Domenico Berardi had recovered from a bump.

Lameck Banda's early counterattack saw a shot charged down, while Nedim Bajrami's angled drive was stopped by Wladimiro Falcone with one hand. In minute 29, following a corner routine, Ruan Tressoldi had a great opportunity to put Sassuolo in ahead, but he turned the free header wide from close range. Despite Remi Oudin's half-volley missing the mark and Gabriel Strefezza's shot going just past the near post, Sassuolo managed to take the lead somewhat against the flow of play.