
Series A
7:45 p.mFebruary 20, 2026
Regular season – 26
MAPEI Stadium – Tricolor City
Referee: Livio Marinelli, Italy


Sassuolo


Verona
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2.00
Expected Goals (xG)
0.65
Passing by
349 (85%)
Accurate passes
398 (86%)

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Sassuolo cruised to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Hellas Verona, with Domenico Berardi leading the charge with two goals.
Sassuolo produced a dominant performance to dispatch struggling Hellas Verona at the MAPEI Stadium on February 20, 2026. Clinical finishing from the home side, especially from their captain Domenico Berardi, proved too much for the visitors.
Coming into the Serie A match, Sassuolo maintained a comfortable mid-table position, boosted by recent positive results. By contrast, bottom-placed Verona were in dire need of points, desperately fighting to improve their dismal league position.
The match began with both teams testing each other’s resolve. The initial intensity was evident when Sassuolo’s W. Coulibaly received a yellow card in the 17th minute for a tackle. He was later substituted in the 36th minute, a first tactical adjustment for the home team.
Verona also received a yellow card, with A. Edmundsson holding on in the 39th minute. A few moments later, Sassuolo capitalized. Andrea Pinamonti grabbed the first goal in the 40th minute, after a precise pass from Armand Laurienté.
Sassuolo quickly extended their lead before the break. Domenico Berardi went ahead with a penalty in the 44th minute. Although his initial shot was blocked, Berardi reacted sharply to score the rebound, doubling the lead.
Sassuolo went into the half with a significant advantage, having effectively taken their chances. Verona faced a huge uphill battle, requiring a significant tactical change and more attacking intent to salvage anything from the game.
The second half started with Verona pushing forward, eager to find a way back into the game. However, his efforts were hampered by growing frustration. Al Musrati received a yellow card in the 51st minute for a foul.
Sassuolo maintained their clinical advantage in front of goal. Domenico Berardi completed his brace in the 62nd minute, expertly guiding a shot past the goalkeeper. Armand Laurienté again made the decisive assist for his captain.
Both coaches made a number of substitutions to affect the flow of the game. Verona’s defiant night took a significant turn for the worse when Al Musrati was shown a second yellow card in the 85th minute. This resulted in a red card, forcing the visitors to play with ten men.
Sassuolo converted their chances efficiently, scoring three goals with just four shots on target and an Expected Goals (xG) figure of 2.0. Verona, despite having more total shots (12) and 53% possession, managed just one shot on goal and an xG of 0.65.
This crucial victory further consolidates Sassuolo’s position in the Serie A table. For Hellas Verona, the heavy defeat deepens their relegation worries, making their fight for survival more and more difficult with each match.

