Napoli were made to dig deep, but ultimately Antonio Conte’s side emerged 2-0 victors against Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, securing their second Serie A title in three years.
The triumph not only delivered a fourth Scudetto in the club’s history but also etched Conte’s name into the record books as the first manager to win the Serie A crown with three different clubs.
Needing a win to seal the title, Napoli faced a nervy atmosphere following a pair of draws that had threatened to derail their campaign.
Within the opening five minutes, Giacomo Raspadori sent an early warning shot just wide after a corner caused chaos in the Cagliari box, sparking collective gasps from the home supporters.
The hosts pushed relentlessly for the breakthrough. Leonardo Spinazzola’s blistering counterattack saw him feed Billy Gilmour, but the Scotsman was denied by an alert Alen Sherri in goal. Despite Cagliari’s resilience, chances kept coming – Amir Rrahmani nearly broke the deadlock, while Sherri was again called into action to stop Spinazzola from close range.
Napoli’s persistence finally paid off in the 42nd minute. After sustained pressure, the ball found Matteo Politano on the right flank, and his cross was met by a stunning scissor kick from Scott McTominay – a moment of brilliance that lifted the crowd and put the title in sight.
With Inter Milan also leading at halftime in their match against Como, Napoli knew they had to maintain intensity. Just five minutes into the second half, Romelu Lukaku rose to the occasion.
Chasing down a long ball, he muscled through the Cagliari defense and coolly slotted home to double Napoli’s lead, prompting jubilant celebrations as the entire bench spilled onto the pitch.
Lukaku nearly turned provider moments later, setting up David Neres for a third, only for Sherri to tip his shot over the bar. With a comfortable cushion, Napoli managed the final 20 minutes with poise, as celebrations began to build both on the field and in the stands.
When referee Federico La Penna blew the final whistle, it confirmed Napoli’s title win by a single point over Inter. Conte and his players celebrated wildly, capping off a memorable season and solidifying the manager’s legacy in Serie A history.
