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Napoli and Inter Head Into Final Serie A Rounds Separated by One Point

Napoli's 2-2 draw with Genoa and Inter's rain-soaked 2-0 win at Torino set the stage for a dramatic Scudetto finale, with a playoff looming if the teams finish level on points.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Genoa - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - May 11, 2025 Napoli's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Mathias Olivera in action with Genoa's Patrizio Masini and Alessandro Zanoli REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
Soccer Football - Serie A - Torino v Inter Milan - Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy - May 11, 2025 Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi shoots at goal REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Torino v Inter Milan - Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy - May 11, 2025 Inter Milan's Nicola Zalewski in action REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Torino v Inter Milan - Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy - May 11, 2025 Inter Milan's Nicola Zalewski in action with Torino's Samuele Ricci REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

Overview

  • Napoli remain atop the Serie A standings with 78 points after surrendering a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Genoa at home.
  • Inter Milan closed the gap to one point with a 2-0 away victory over Torino, in a match disrupted by torrential rain and a fan incident.
  • Serie A rules mandate a playoff to decide the title if Napoli and Inter finish the season tied on points after the final two rounds.
  • Napoli must secure victories in their remaining matches against Parma and Cagliari to guarantee their second league title in three seasons.
  • Inter coach Simone Inzaghi rotated his squad significantly following their Champions League semi-final win, while Napoli's Antonio Conte emphasized the importance of small details and urged calm after the draw.