Overview
- Napoli defeated Lecce 1-0 at the Via del Mare, with Giacomo Raspadori scoring a decisive first-half free-kick, temporarily extending their lead to six points.
- Inter Milan responded with a 1-0 home win over Verona, secured by Asllani's penalty, keeping them three points behind Napoli in the Serie A standings.
- The Lecce-Napoli match featured a controversial VAR decision as a potential Spinazzola handball in the penalty area was deemed non-punishable, sparking protests.
- Lecce paid tribute to their late physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita with a special pre-match ceremony, adding an emotional layer to the game.
- Inter rested key players ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, fielding only one starter from their previous European fixture.