Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, 01 May 2026, 19:00 / Updated Friday, 01 May 2026 19:03
Venice returns to Serie A after only one season spent in the second tier. The spectacular draw, 2-2, on his field species, it was enough for the Venetian team to secure their mathematical promotion, with one stage to go.
Despite leading 2-0, Venezia were held to a draw, but the point secured their return to Serie A. It's yet another promotion for coach Giovanni Stroppa, on his fourth such performance of his career.
PHOTO. Quick return for Venezia in Serie A
The club has been going through an oscillating period in recent years: it has also played in Serie A in the 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 seasons, each time being immediately relegated.
Behind the leader, the battle for direct promotion is extremely tense. Frosinone took an important step after the 1-0 victory at Juve Stabia, taking advantage of the failure of rivals Monza, defeated 3-2 by Mantova.
In the last season spent in Serie A, Venezia relied on Ionuț Radu, the current Spanish goalkeeper from Celta Vigo, who made 15 appearances for the newly promoted side.
The difference between the two is now three points and Frosinone need just a draw in the last leg to advance directly.
Complicated relegation situation
At the opposite pole, Reggiana is already relegated. Spezia and Pescara are tied, three points behind Bari.
The situation of those from Pescara is critical, after they missed a decisive penalty in the defeat with Padua. Virtus Entella is also in the dam area, but Empoli or Sudtirol can also be caught in the fight for the rescue.
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The most important trophy in the showcase of the Venezia club is the Italian Cup, won in the 1940-1941 season, which remains to this day the only major national title in the team's record.
