Napoli staged a dramatic late comeback to force a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in a high-stakes Serie A encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night. The result leaves the title race wide open, with both sides fighting to claim the Scudetto as the season approaches its final stretch.
Inter took the lead in the 22nd minute through a stunning free kick by Federico Dimarco, giving the reigning champions the upper hand early in the match. The visitors looked set to claim all three points until Philip Billing, making only his second appearance for Napoli, scored a vital 87th-minute equalizer to salvage a point for the home side.
The draw sees Inter Milan remain at the top of the Serie A table but with a slim one-point lead over Napoli, who sit in second place. The result also keeps Atalanta, in third place, just three points behind the league leaders, setting up an intense title race in the coming weeks.
Napoli’s resilience and fighting spirit were on full display, especially after creating several goal-scoring opportunities in the second half. The late equalizer could prove to be a pivotal moment in their bid to bring the Serie A trophy back to the Maradona stadium.
Inter Milan, aiming to win back-to-back league titles for the first time in 15 years, will need to bounce back quickly to maintain their slender lead at the top. Meanwhile, Napoli’s determination keeps them firmly in the hunt, with both teams knowing that any slip-up could cost them the coveted title.
With just a few matches remaining, the Serie A title race is heating up, and fans can expect a thrilling battle as the top three teams look to finish the season on a high.
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