The Tuscan derby between Empoli and Fiorentina ended goalless at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Sunday, 29 September 2024. Matchday 6 of the Serie A 2025 season kicked off at 16:00 UTC, producing a stalemate that left both sides searching for answers in the early stages of the campaign. The 0-0 scoreline reflected a tense, often scrappy encounter between two clubs separated by just 40 kilometres along the Arno valley.

For Empoli, the point represented a solid defensive foundation on home so...