The news of Sampdoria’s relegation to Serie C sparked wild celebrations among city rivals Genoa, with fans lighting flares and fireworks across the city late into the night.
The Blucerchiati ended a dramatic regular season with a 0-0 draw away to Juve Stabia, finishing 18th in the standings and dropping to the third tier for the first time in their history.
Genoa fans celebrate Sampdoria’s relegation to Serie C with chants and fireworks
Shortly after the relegation was confirmed, groups of Rossoblù supporters flooded the streets of Genoa, singing loudly and setting off fireworks and flares to revel in their rivals’ downfall.
Mentre i tifosi della Sampdoria piangono per una clamorosa retrocessione in Serie C, i tifosi del Genoa festeggiano il declino dei propri rivali di sempre con fumogeni, cori e fuochi d'artificio 🎆#Sampdoria #Genoa #SerieB pic.twitter.com/cfjxpegnvd
— Rompipallone.it (@Rompipallone_) May 13, 2025
Yet Sampdoria have one European level trophy in their cabinet. How many do Genoa have?