The Serie A relegation battle has taken a dramatic turn, with both Pisa and Verona officially dropping to Serie B after a crushing weekend of results. The drama unfolded on Friday as Lecce secured a vital 2-1 victory over Pisa, sealing the Tuscan club's fate just one year after their promotion from the second division.

Pisa's return to the top flight was short-lived and painful. They managed only two wins in 35 matches this season, a woeful campaign that left them anchored near the bottom of the table. With just 19 points, they sit one point behind Verona, who also face the drop after Lecce's win pushed them beyond reach. Lecce, meanwhile, sit fourth-from-bottom with 32 points, now four points clear of the relegation zone with only three games remaining.

The match itself was a rollercoaster. Pisa took the lead in the 52nd minute through Lameck Banda, sparking hope among their fans. But Lecce's Mehdi Léris equalized just four minutes later, and Walid Cheddira delivered the knockout blow in the 65th minute, securing a winner that lifted Lecce to safety and sealed Pisa's fate.

In brighter news from Serie B, Venezia secured their return to the top tier after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Spezia. Giovanni Stroppa's side now sits atop the Serie B table, one point ahead of Frosinone. Frosinone can join Venezia in Serie A with a win or draw against Mantova in their final match next Friday, setting up a thrilling conclusion to the season.