Napoli responded like a great team, and did so in the most convincing way possible: with a decisive, solid, and spectacular victory. At the "Maradona" stadium, the Azzurri beat Inter 3-1 after a thrilling match, full of excitement, dramatic twists, and nerves. Conte's team—who lost early— De Bruyne due to injury after the 1-0 penalty — withstands the pressure of an Inter team capable of hitting the post twice in the first half, struggles, but then dominates in the second half, turning the tables and closing the match with personality.
The lead came in the 33rd minute: De Bruyne, a glacial penalty shootout, put his team ahead but was injured immediately after taking the penalty, forced off in place of Olivera.
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The second half was a different story. In the 55th minute, McTominay had already made it 2-0 with a shot into the corner, assisted by Spinazzola. After a penalty converted by Calhanoglu in the 59th minute (a handball by Buongiorno), Inter closed the gap, but Napoli he doesn't lose his composure and in the 66th minute it is Zambo Anguissa who coolly closes the game, beating Sommer and giving Maradona the liberating cry: 3-1, overtaking the table and regaining the top spot.
In the closing stages, Inter attempted a final push, but Napoli controlled possession, controlled the tempo, and secured a crucial victory that was worth more than the three points. It's a strong signal, a victory of character and quality against their closest rivals, a message to Serie A: Napoli is here, and they're back to lead.
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