Napoli suffered a 2-3 home loss to Bologna on Monday, the final match of Serie A’s 36th round, throwing the race for Champions League qualification wide open. Five teams are now separated by just five points, all vying for three remaining spots.
Data highlights from Napoli vs. Bologna:
Napoli fell behind 0-2 in the first half due to goals from Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini. Giovanni Di Lorenzo pulled one back before halftime, giving the hosts hope.
The momentum seemed to shift when Alisson equalized immediately after the restart (48′). However, Antonio Conte’s side crumbled in stoppage time (90+1′) after a spectacular acrobatic volley from Jonathan Rowe, marking Napoli’s second defeat in four matches.
Statistics from Napoli vs. Bologna:
Though they remain second, 15 points behind Inter Milan (who secured their 21st Scudetto eight days ago), Napoli have yet to guarantee their place in next season’s Champions League. A win against Bologna, currently eighth, would have sealed qualification.
Match dominance between Napoli and Bologna:
With two rounds left, Napoli sit on 70 points, just two ahead of Juventus. AC Milan, despite their recent collapse after a 2-3 home defeat to Atalanta on Sunday, trail by three points, the same margin as Roma, who are surging toward the finish. Como, already assured of a historic first European qualification, can still dream of Champions League football.
Serie A standings:
In the 37th round next Sunday, Napoli will visit bottom club Pisa, already doomed to an instant return to Serie B. Juventus host Fiorentina, who secured their top-flight survival this weekend. AC Milan aim to rebound against Genoa away, Roma face Lazio in the capital derby, and Como play their final home game of the season against Parma, who have nothing left to play for.
Upcoming fixtures in Serie A round 37:
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