Napoli have been crowned Serie A champions for the fourth time in their history following a commanding 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win, sparking jubilant scenes in Naples as the city erupted in celebration.
Going into the final round of matches, Napoli sat level on points with Inter Milan but needed all three points to secure the title due to their superior head-to-head record. With Inter comfortably dispatching Como 2-0, the pressure was firmly on Antonio Conte’s men to deliver.
Napoli dominated from the outset, and their pressure paid off just before half-time. In the 42nd minute, Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay produced a moment of magic, latching onto a Matteo Politano cross with an acrobatic scissor-kick volley to break the deadlock. The £25.7m signing from Manchester United has been a revelation this season, and his 12th league goal of the campaign couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
Six minutes into the second half, Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead. Latching onto a long pass from Amir Rrahmani, the Belgian forward muscled past defenders Michel Adopo and Yerry Mina before calmly slotting past Alen Sherri. The goal triggered wild celebrations, with Lukaku receiving a yellow card for removing his shirt in delight.
The rest of the match unfolded in a celebratory atmosphere, with fireworks, flares, and banners creating a carnival-like backdrop. For Napoli, this marks their second title in three seasons and follows previous triumphs in 1986-87, 1989-90, and 2022-23.
McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Season following the match, capping off a phenomenal debut campaign in Italy. He, along with fellow Scotsman Billy Gilmour, who also started the match, made history as the first Scottish players to win the Italian top flight since 1905, when Jack Diment and James Squair lifted the title with Juventus.
Napoli boss Antonio Conte, suspended for the match due to his sending-off against Parma, was forced to watch from the stands. However, he quickly joined his players on the pitch at the final whistle, later being hoisted into the air by his jubilant squad.
The title win also marks a historic personal achievement for Conte, who has now lifted the Serie A trophy with three different clubs—Juventus, Inter Milan, and now Napoli. His tactical prowess and leadership have been instrumental in transforming Napoli into consistent title contenders.
The match began with high energy, with Giacomo Raspadori almost opening the scoring inside five minutes, dragging a shot just wide. Gilmour saw his effort saved by Sherri, while Politano’s follow-up went over the bar. Napoli kept the pressure on, with Rrahmani and Spinazzola both going close before McTominay’s stunning opener.
The final whistle signalled the start of celebrations across Naples. Tens of thousands of fans packed the city centre, lighting fireworks and waving flags. The streets buzzed with music and chanting, as the city paid tribute to their heroes.
The win confirms Napoli’s place at the summit of Italian football once again, and with a young, talented squad, they’ll be looking to build a new era of dominance.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan will now shift their focus to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, set to take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 31 May.
For now, though, the spotlight belongs to Napoli—a team that dazzled all season and finished in style.
