Overview
- The stalemate marked Napoli’s third straight Serie A draw and kept the champions three points behind leader Inter Milan.
- Scott McTominay’s early goal was overturned after VAR judged Pasquale Mazzocchi fractionally offside in the build-up.
- Parma goalkeeper Filippo Rinaldi impressed on his senior debut with several key saves and was named player of the match.
- Antonio Conte served the first game of a two-match touchline ban, with assistant Cristian Stellini directing a Napoli side missing multiple injured regulars.
- The rescheduled Week 16 fixture, moved from December for Supercoppa commitments, yielded a valuable point for Parma, who sit eight clear of the drop zone.