ast-Gasp Victory Secures Fourth League Crown

In a heart-stopping conclusion to the 2024-2025 Season, Napoli claimed their second Serie A title in three years with a decisive 2-0 win against Cagliari. The victory edged out Inter Milan by a single point, marking Napoli's fourth league championship and cementing Antonio Conte's status as a tactical mastermind.

Conte's Defensive Revolution

From Attack to Ironclad Defense

Despite losing star forwards Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in consecutive transfer windows, Conte rebuilt Napoli around defensive discipline:

• • League-best defense: 27 goals conceded in 38 matches
• • 19 clean sheets - highest in Serie A
• • Unbeaten in six crucial top-four clashes

Unexpected Heroes Emerge

McTominay: Midfield Powerhouse

Scott McTominay's transformation from Manchester United squad player to Serie A MVP became the season's biggest surprise:

• • 13 goals + 4 assists
• • 3.1 tackles per game
• • Title-clinching header vs Cagliari (8')

Lukaku Delivers When It Counts

The €30M signing justified his price tag with Clutch Performances:

• • 14 goals + 10 assists
• • Decisive strikes vs Juventus/Inter
• • Title-sealing goal vs Cagliari (67')

The Final Countdown

Inter's 2-2 draw with Lazio in Matchday 37 proved crucial, allowing Napoli to control their destiny. Despite Inter's 6-0 final-day rout of Sampdoria, Napoli's composed performance at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium secured the trophy.

By the Numbers

• • 82 points (+11 from 2023-24)
• • 61% win rate
• • +30 goal difference

A New Era in Naples

Conte's tactical overhaul transformed a team in transition into champions. As "Campioni!" chants echoed through the Maradona, Napoli proved that defensive organization and team spirit can triumph over individual star power.