Overview
- Napoli won 3-1 at the Maradona, with Scott McTominay scoring and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa finishing the decisive move after Kevin De Bruyne’s converted spot-kick.
- Italy’s referees’ association judged the Mkhitaryan–Di Lorenzo penalty decision incorrect, naming referee Maurizio Mariani and assistant Daniele Bindoni, while media analysis also faulted VAR Michael Fabbri Marini.
- Roma beat Sassuolo 1-0 at the Mapei Stadium through Paulo Dybala to join Napoli on 18 points at the top of Serie A.
- De Bruyne left the match with a suspected hamstring problem shortly after scoring, creating an immediate selection concern for Napoli ahead of Lecce.
- Atalanta drew 1-1 at Cremonese as coach Ivan Juric publicly criticized goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi for his display.