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Analysis of the match between Juventus and Napoli
The 1–1 draw against FC Copenhagen in midweek saw Napoli drop to 25th place in the league-phase standings, a position that would see them miss out on the Champions League knockout stage altogether. Looking more broadly, Napoli have managed just one win in their last five competitive matches—a narrow and rather unconvincing 1–0 victory over Sassuolo.
However, it would be premature to label Napoli as being in crisis. In reality, the team has been heavily affected by an injury crisis that has sidelined several key players, leading to inconsistent performances across competitions. Even so, Napoli continue to demonstrate strong resilience in Serie A, particularly in high-stakes matches. In stark contrast to their underwhelming Champions League campaign, the reigning Italian champions have consistently shown their quality and competitiveness in domestic competition, especially against direct rivals.
On the other hand, Juventus under head coach Luciano Spalletti are gradually finding their footing, or at least moving towards a more stable phase. That said, the Old Lady’s ability to cope with big matches remains open to question. Since Spalletti’s appointment, Juve have played only two major clashes, losing 1–2 to Napoli and beating Roma 2–1. Such a small sample is insufficient to draw firm conclusions about their true strength.
In theory, Juventus need a victory to stay in the Top 4 race and close the gap on Napoli. However, based on the current form of both sides, the likelihood of the Bianconeri achieving that objective does not appear high.
