Introduction
Napoli will have to wait one more week to seal their fourth Serie A title after a dramatic weekend saw them held to a goalless draw by Parma. Despite the stalemate, Antonio Conte’s men remain one point clear at the top, thanks in part to Inter Milan’s 2-2 thriller against Lazio.
Goalless in Parma but Still in Control
The tense clash at Stadio Ennio Tardini saw Napoli unable to break through a resilient Parma defense. Conte’s side had several chances to score, with efforts from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Matteo Politano both striking the woodwork. Scott McTominay came close as well, his free-kick tipped onto the crossbar by Parma’s goalkeeper.
In the final moments, Napoli believed they had a penalty in stoppage time when David Neres was fouled. However, VAR overturned the decision due to an earlier foul by Giovanni Simeone, denying the visitors a last-minute opportunity.
Conte and Chivu Clash in Heated Ending
Tensions ran high on the sidelines, with Napoli boss Antonio Conte and Parma manager Cristian Chivu both receiving red cards after a heated confrontation in stoppage time. The draw leaves Parma’s Serie A status hanging in the balance, while Napoli need just one win to lift the title.
Final Day Showdown vs Cagliari
Napoli can seal the Scudetto at home with a win over Cagliari, who are now mathematically safe following their 3-0 win against Venezia. The atmosphere at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium is expected to be electric as fans hope to witness history.
“We’re close but we have one more step in front of our fans,” said Conte to DAZN. “We’ve been at the top most of the season despite many difficulties. I hope we can lift this title. It would be a great achievement.”
Inter Milan Held in Thriller With Lazio
Inter had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the title race but were held to a 2-2 draw by Champions League hopefuls Lazio. Despite goals from Yann Bisseck and Denzel Dumfries, Lazio’s Pedro scored twice, including a dramatic 90th-minute penalty, to keep Inter one point behind Napoli.
Inter’s final match will be away at Como, who are enjoying a strong end to their first Serie A season in over 20 years under Cesc Fabregas. The newly promoted side drew 1-1 at Verona, ending their six-match winning streak.
Champions League Race Heats Up
Elsewhere, Juventus solidified their hold on the final Champions League spot with a 2-0 win over Udinese. Lazio remain in the hunt, two points behind. Roma boosted their European hopes with a 3-1 victory over 10-man AC Milan in Claudio Ranieri’s final home game as head coach.
Bologna’s dream of Champions League football ended after a 3-2 loss to Fiorentina, who secured a Europa League spot thanks to their recent Coppa Italia triumph.
Relegation Battle Intensifies
At the bottom, Parma are just two points above the drop zone. Empoli, who beat Monza 3-1, are level on points with Lecce after the latter’s 1-0 win over Torino. The fight to avoid relegation will go down to the wire.
A point was not enough to guarantee Parma safety as Chivu’s team are two points above Empoli who are just inside the drop zone after beating relegated Monza 3-1.
Empoli are level on 31 points with Lecce, who moved one place above the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Torino.
Conclusion
With one game remaining, Napoli are on the verge of their fourth Serie A title. A home win over Cagliari would cement their dominance this season. As the title race, European spots, and relegation fight all come to a climax, fans are in for a thrilling final day.
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