Napoli Clinches Serie A Title in Dramatic Fashion

Napoli has been crowned champions of the 2024–25 Serie A season after a dominant 2-0 victory over Cagliari in the final round. Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, ensuring Napoli finished one point above rivals Inter Milan, who also won their final game but fell short. Coach Antonio Conte, suspended from the touchline, guided his team to glory and made history by becoming the first manager to win the Italian title with three different clubs.

Why in News?

Napoli’s win over Cagliari secured the Serie A title for the 2024–25 season. This victory is significant not only because it denied Inter Milan back-to-back titles but also because it cemented Antonio Conte’s legacy with a unique managerial record in Italian football.

Key Highlights

• Final Score: Napoli 2 – 0 Cagliari

Goal Scorers

• Scott McTominay (Bicycle kick before halftime)
• Romelu Lukaku (Early second-half goal)
• Inter Milan’s Result: 2 – 0 win against Como (goals by de Vrij and Correa)
• Final Points Tally: Napoli edged Inter by 1 point.

Match Context

• Napoli entered the final round with a one-point lead.
• Victory ensured they didn’t need to rely on Inter dropping points.
• The match turned into a citywide celebration as fireworks and flares marked the win.

Historical Significance

• Antonio Conte becomes the first coach to win Serie A with three clubs (Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli).
• This marks Napoli’s second title in three years, showing sustained performance.
• Inter, despite winning their match, had to settle for second place and now focus on the UEFA Champions League final against PSG.