In a match that was eagerly awaited, Inter and Napoli faced off at San Siro in a crucial encounter in the race for the Scudetto. The lack of overtaking and the lack of a clear victory led to a draw that leaves both teams in a delicate situation at the top of the table.
The match started with a great start for Napoli, who took the lead through McTominay. However, Calhanoglu responded quickly, bringing the score back to parity. In the second half, the Inter player had the opportunity to put his team ahead again, but his penalty hit the post, marking his first miss since wearing the Nerazzurri shirt. Both teams showed a cautious game, with Inter trying to control the pace of the game. Napoli, for their part, tried to close every space and strike on the counterattack. The first shot on target came from the Neapolitans, while the subsequent actions saw Inter become dangerous with Barella and Dumfries.
The opening of the score came thanks to a corner taken by the Nerazzurri, with McTominay finding the decisive deflection from a few steps away from the opponent’s goal. During the match, both teams had chances to score. A mistake by Calhanoglu allowed Lukaku to fly towards the opponent’s goal, but Acerbi was providential in saving the situation.
The second half saw a determined Inter, with Dumfries and Lautaro trying to put pressure on the Neapolitan defence. The turning point came with a penalty awarded to the Nerazzurri for contact between Anguissa and Dumfries. Calhanoglu, after a long series of converted penalties, however, missed the opportunity from the spot. Despite Inter’s final efforts and the tactical changes made by Conte and Inzaghi, neither team managed to find the decisive goal. The last thrill of the match came in the final seconds when Simeone had the chance to give Napoli the victory, but he sent it high over the crossbar.
The meeting was not only a sporting one; the emotions of the fans also played an important role. Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte received mixed receptions from Inter supporters. While Lukaku was greeted with whistles and hostile chants upon the arrival of the Napoli bus, Conte aroused only indifference despite his past successes on the Nerazzurri bench. With this draw, both Inter and Napoli must now think about how to face the next challenges in an increasingly competitive championship. The fight for the Scudetto is becoming increasingly exciting and every point could prove crucial in the rest of the season.
Cold welcome for Lukaku and Conte at San Siro The atmosphere at the Meazza during the match between Inter and Napoli was characterised by a decidedly hostile welcome towards two emblematic figures: Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte.
The icy welcome for Conte and Lukaku at the Meazza The match between Inter and Napoli has provided moments of great tension, especially for two emblematic figures of the Nerazzurri past: Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku.