By IDNN European Football Desk – Italy Division
Inter Capitalize as Napoli Crack Under Pressure – It’s Down to the Wire in Italy
Rome, Italy – The Serie A title race is officially unhinged. Inter Milan have pulled level on points with Napoli after both sides endured contrasting results on a rain-soaked Sunday.
While Inter cruised past Torino 2-0, Napoli blew a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on the Scudetto, conceding a heartbreaking 84th-minute equalizer at home to Genoa in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
🔄 How the Table Looks – Top Two (as of May 12)
| Club | Points | GD | Matches Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 78 | +38 | 2 |
| Inter | 78 | +40 | 2 |
🟦 Inter Milan: Ruthless and Rising
Fresh from their wild 7-6 aggregate win over Barcelona in the UCL semi-final, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter made six changes and still ran Torino ragged.
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⚽ Zalewski’s stunner opened the scoring early.
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⚽ Asllani sealed the deal with a composed penalty after Taremi was brought down.
Despite torrential rain and a temporary suspension due to a waterlogged pitch, Inter remained focused and hungry. The Nerazzurri have now won 11 of their last 12 Serie A matches and look like champions-elect.
“We were sharp. We’re not letting up,” said captain Alessandro Bastoni. “Two more games. Let’s go.”
🔵 Napoli: Slipping on the Edge
The Neapolitans twice led against Genoa — through Romelu Lukaku’s opener and Raspadori’s thunderbolt — but conceded twice, including a freak own goal off keeper Alex Meret, and Johan Vasquez’s late header that stunned the home crowd.
“We have to stay calm,” urged midfielder Scott McTominay, who assisted the opener. “This is not the time to panic.”
The draw opened the door for Inter, who now boast a superior goal difference and a clearer path to glory.
📊 Key Stats
| Stat | Napoli | Inter |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 78 | 81 |
| Goals Conceded | 40 | 31 |
| Last 5 Games (W-D-L) | 3-1-1 | 4-1-0 |
| GD | +38 | +40 |
🔥 Final Two Fixtures – All Eyes on These Dates
| Date | Napoli | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| May 18 | @ Parma | vs. Lazio |
| May 25 | vs. Cagliari | @ Como |
🧠 Tactical Watch
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Inter’s Rotation Game: Inzaghi’s squad depth was on display vs Torino. Bisseck and Asllani were standouts.
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Napoli’s Mental Fragility: Conceding two headers and making defensive errors under pressure—a recurring issue.
IDNN Takeaway
Italy’s top-flight has boiled down to two relentless giants heading into a photo finish. Inter’s form and depth give them the edge, but Napoli’s attacking flair can’t be written off.
Two matches. One Scudetto. Zero margin for error.