Napoli abandons their Scudetto dream: McTominay isn't enough, the match in Parma ends 1-1.

Napoli failed to get beyond a draw at the Tardini and lost ground in the race for the top spot. The 1-1 draw against Parma left the Azzurri six points behind Inter, making their pursuit of first place even more difficult, though they consolidated their lead over Milan in the fight for second place.

The match immediately got tough for the Neapolitan team. After just 35 seconds, Parma struck through Strefezza, who capitalized on a long ball and beat Milinkovic-Savic with a precise curling shot. A shocking start affected the momentum of the match, forcing Napoli to chase from the opening minutes.

The Azzurri's response came primarily in terms of possession and chances, but the first half lacked consistency in front of goal. McTominay, Politano, and Anguissa attempted to score, but were unable to find the decisive touch, while Parma defended with order and counterattacked whenever possible.

In the second half, Napoli further increased the tempo and equalized in the 60th minute. A well-constructed move saw Lobotka feed Hojlund, who passed it to McTominay, who made no mistake and beat Suzuki, bringing the score back to parity. In the final minutes, the Azzurri attempted to push forward to complete their comeback. They had plenty of chances, but lacked precision in the final minutes.

Elmas's header went wide, while Parma attempted to threaten on the counterattack but failed to land a successful shot. Napoli's final attacks failed to produce the winning goal, and the match ended in a draw. A result that leaves more regrets than satisfaction for Conte's men, who now have to defend second place in what promises to be a tough season finale.