Inter Milan’s pursuit of their 20th league title encountered a setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by reigning champions Napoli, dampening their recent momentum. Napoli, despite missing Victor Osimhen due to a hamstring injury, showcased resilience after their midweek exit from Europe at the hands of Barcelona.
Juan Jesus’ header in the closing minutes canceled out Matteo Darmian’s first-half goal, denying Inter a crucial victory. With nine matches remaining, Inter still require 14 points to secure the title, as their lead over AC Milan narrowed to 14 points following Milan’s 3-1 triumph over Verona.
The draw compounded Inter’s disappointment following their Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid, halting their impressive 10-match domestic winning streak. Despite Inter’s strong season, they find themselves facing a more challenging path to securing the title with a record-equalling five matches to spare.
Napoli, though valiant in their performance, remain six points adrift of a Champions League spot, with Roma securing a 1-0 victory over Sassuolo. Meanwhile, AC Milan continued their strong form with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Verona, consolidating their position in the Champions League qualification race.
However, Serie A faced a somber moment as Fiorentina’s fixture against Atalanta was postponed due to the sudden illness of Fiorentina’s general manager, Giuseppe “Joe” Barone. Barone, a long-time associate of Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso, was hospitalized in Milan, prompting the postponement of the match.
