Serie A, Week 24: Lazio Demolished By Palermo, Cagliari Hold Udinese

The home side were stunned when Catania scored so quickly, possibly because they’re used to visitors simply parking the bus and praying for a point. That’s not the style of Vincezo Montella’s side, and Barrientos showed why. He picked up the ball on the right side of the box and turned, setting up a left-footed, curling shot to the back post.

Around twenty minutes in, the bianconeri remembered there was a football match to be played and finally started to threaten, even forcing a goal line clearance from Mariano Izco. But it was Pirlo who stole the show, bending in a free kick to get his first goal for Juventus. Tomas Kosicky lent him a hand, the goalkeeper misplacing his wall and giving a glimpse of his inexperience.

Why hello there. Did everyone enjoy their Thursday off from Serie A? Take a deep breath, because it all starts again on Friday evening -- and if that’s not good enough, you can fill the gap with Europa League on Thursday night. Lazio and Udinese are handed the late matches on Sunday this week, thanks to their European escapades.

Speaking of Europe, Napoli and Inter take to the pitch early in Round 24, as both have Champions League matches to deal with next week. But will they live up to Milan’s 4-0 thrashing of Arsenal? It’s hard to believe that’s even possible.