Napoli are on the brink of securing their second Serie A title in three years, heading into the final weekend with a slim one-point lead over Inter Milan.
The upcoming matches are crucial, with Antonio Conte’s Inter facing Cagliari at a packed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, while Napoli will take on an in-form Como side. Both games will kick off simultaneously, setting the stage for an intense finale to the Italian top-flight season.
Following a tense 0-0 draw against Parma last weekend, Napoli knows that a victory or even matching Inter’s result will be enough to clinch their fourth league title. While they have extended their lead at the top, the championship is not yet guaranteed.
Despite their strong position, there is uncertainty surrounding Conte’s future at Napoli. Speculation in Italy suggests that he could make a return to Juventus, where he enjoyed success as both a player and a manager.
Conte expressed his desire to win the Scudetto, stating, “Winning the Scudetto would justify all the hard work I’ve put in this season. I’m exhausted, but I’ve just enough in the tank to get over the line.”
Both Conte and Inter’s manager Simone Inzaghi will be absent from the touchline for the decisive matches, as they were both dismissed in last week’s heated games. Napoli and Inter’s 2-2 draw was marred by late drama, including a controversial penalty that saw Lazio’s Pedro equalise in the 90th minute.
The Serie A finale has been moved forward to Friday to allow Inter more time to prepare for their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. There is a slim chance of a title play-off if Napoli loses to Cagliari and Inter draws at Como, which would leave both teams level on points.
Inter faces a tough challenge on Friday as Como, currently in 10th place, have been in great form lately, with 20 points from their last eight matches. Juventus, on the other hand, will be looking to secure fourth place and a spot in the Champions League by defeating Venezia on Sunday.
The relegation battle is also heating up, with Venezia among five teams fighting to avoid the drop. The Italian football scene is set for an exciting and nail-biting finish to the season.
