LECCE, Italy (Interstat) — Lecce opened its Serie A campaign with a 2-1 victory over visiting US Cremonese on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Stadio Comunale Ettore Giardiniero.

Santiago Pierotti gave Lecce a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute. Federico Bonazzoli, a substitute, equalized for Cremonese just before halftime in the 47th. Nikola Štulić secured the win for the hosts with a second-half goal. The match was contentious, featuring four yellow cards, including two in stoppage time before the break.

The result gives Lecce a winning start to the season, while Cremonese begins with a loss. The outcome defied a pregame projection from Interstat that favored Lecce but forecast a draw.