Overview
- Inter beat Atalanta 1-0 in Bergamo through Lautaro Martínez to reclaim first place on 36 points, with Milan on 35, Napoli 34 and Juventus 32.
- Napoli won 2-0 at Cremonese on a Rasmus Hojlund double, extending the striker’s December surge to five goals and boosting their attack.
- After Conte said Napoli are not yet built to dominate, Inter president Beppe Marotta called Napoli the clear favorite and praised Conte’s ability to divert attention, while Cristian Chivu replied, “I don’t care what Conte says.”
- Calcio e Finanza figures cited in coverage list Napoli as Serie A’s costliest squad by total roster cost, with Inter fourth, reflecting differing financial profiles at the top.
- Roma defeated Genoa 3-1 on Daniele De Rossi’s return to the Olimpico, moving back into fourth place ahead of Juventus.