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Serie A Title Showdown Set for Friday with Napoli Holding Slim Lead Over Inter

Napoli and Inter Milan will play simultaneous matches on May 23 to decide the Scudetto, with a playoff looming if the teams finish level on points.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Parma v Napoli - Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy - May 18, 2025 Parma's Hernani in action with Napoli's Scott McTominay REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
Soccer Football - Serie A - Inter Milan v Lazio - San Siro, Milan, Italy - May 18, 2025 Lazio's Pedro scores their first goal REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Parma v Napoli - Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy - May 18, 2025 Napoli's Frank Anguissa in action with Parma's Mandela Keita REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
Soccer Football - Serie A - Parma v Napoli - Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy - May 18, 2025 Parma's Antoine Hainaut in action with Napoli's Scott McTominay REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

Overview

  • Napoli leads Inter Milan by one point heading into the final matchday of the Serie A season, with both teams scheduled to play at 8:45 p.m. local time on Friday, May 23.
  • Napoli will host Cagliari, while Inter travels to face Como, with Napoli needing a win to secure their fourth league title or to match Inter’s result to retain their lead.
  • If Napoli loses and Inter draws, the teams will finish level on points, triggering a one-off playoff on May 26 to determine the champion, a scenario last seen in 1964.
  • Both Napoli coach Antonio Conte and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi will be absent from the touchlines due to suspensions following red cards in their respective previous matches.
  • The matches were rescheduled to Friday to accommodate the possibility of a playoff and to give Inter additional preparation time for the Champions League final on May 31.