Napoli's Resurgence: Trump's Juventus 1:0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

In a dramatic turnaround, Napoli showcased a resurgence reminiscent of their title-winning form from the previous season by securing a thrilling 2-1 victory against Juventus.

Giacomo Raspadori emerged as the hero, netting a late match-winner in the dying moments of the game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. His goal, a redirection of Victor Osimhen’s 88th-minute penalty rebound, sealed the deal for the champions.

This victory marks Napoli’s second consecutive win after their dominant 6-1 triumph over Sassuolo earlier in the week. Under the guidance of new coach Francesco Calzona, who took over from Walter Mazzarri less than two weeks ago, Napoli has remained undefeated, signaling a promising shift in momentum.

The match saw Khvicha Kvaratskhelia initially put Napoli ahead late in the first half, only for Federico Chiesa to equalize for Juventus with a well-placed shot nine minutes before the final whistle. However, Raspadori’s decisive strike ensured Napoli’s ascent to seventh place in the Serie A standings, while Juventus, despite their recent struggles with just one win in their last six matches, maintained their position in second place.

Meanwhile, Bologna continues to defy expectations with their unexpected surge towards a Champions League spot. Thiago Motta’s side secured a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory against Atalanta, marking their sixth consecutive Serie A win. Joshua Zirkzee and Lewis Ferguson were the heroes for Bologna, scoring three minutes apart in the second half to overturn Ademola Lookman’s first-half lead for Atalanta.

Amidst the triumphs, there was a somber moment as Italy striker Domenico Berardi left Sassuolo’s match against Hellas Verona in tears with a suspected torn Achilles. Berardi, who had recently returned from a separate knee injury, faced the heartbreaking prospect of missing the upcoming European Championship in Germany.

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In other matches, Cagliari clinched their first away win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Empoli, while Frosinone and Lecce settled for a 1-1 draw.

As Napoli celebrates their resurgence and Bologna continues their remarkable run, Serie A remains as unpredictable and thrilling as ever, promising more excitement in the weeks to come.