Overview
- Juventus beat Napoli 3-0 on January 25 in Turin, with goals from Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic.
- Post-match, Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti referred to Napoli as the “former Italian champions,” a phrase that drew criticism.
- Napoli boss Antonio Conte, speaking before a Champions League meeting with Chelsea, said Spalletti must be more careful and stressed that Napoli still wear the Scudetto.
- Spalletti later posted an Instagram video featuring a RAI Sport clip in which he called Juventus’ opponents “the champions of Italy,” presented as his reply.
- The defeat left Napoli nine points behind Serie A leaders Inter, extending a run of just one win in six across all competitions.