Antonio Conte's Napoli Suffer Shock 2-1 Defeat to Como, Losing Ground in Serie A Title Race

Antonio Conte's Napoli suffered a 2-1 defeat to Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This loss extends Napoli's winless streak to four matches, leaving them second in Serie A with 56 points, one point behind Inter Milan. 

The match began poorly for Napoli when defender Amir Rrahmani scored an own goal in the 7th minute, giving Como an early lead. Giacomo Raspadori equalized for Napoli in the 17th minute, capitalizing on defensive errors. However, Assane Diao secured the win for Como with a stunning goal in the 77th minute, following a precise pass from Nico Paz. 

This defeat has significant implications for Napoli's title aspirations, as they now trail Inter Milan by one point. The upcoming match between Napoli and Inter on March 1 at the Stadio Maradona is expected to be a crucial encounter in the Serie A title race.