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Napoli
AS Roma
Match Stats


Lineup
Napoli
AS Roma

Serie A Standings - Serie A
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 25 | 60-21 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | AC Milan | 24 | 40-18 | 22 | 53 |
| 3 | Napoli | 25 | 38-25 | 13 | 50 |
| 4 | AS Roma | 25 | 31-16 | 15 | 47 |
| 5 | Juventus | 25 | 43-23 | 20 | 46 |
| 6 | Atalanta | 25 | 34-21 | 13 | 42 |
| 7 | Como | 24 | 38-18 | 20 | 41 |
| 8 | Bologna | 25 | 34-32 | 2 | 33 |
| 9 | Lazio | 25 | 26-25 | 1 | 33 |
| 10 | Sassuolo | 25 | 29-35 | -6 | 32 |
| 11 | Udinese | 25 | 28-38 | -10 | 32 |
| 12 | Parma | 25 | 18-31 | -13 | 29 |
| 13 | Cagliari | 24 | 28-33 | -5 | 28 |
| 14 | Torino | 25 | 25-44 | -19 | 27 |
| 15 | Cremonese | 25 | 21-33 | -12 | 24 |
| 16 | Genoa | 25 | 29-37 | -8 | 24 |
| 17 | Lecce | 24 | 15-31 | -16 | 21 |
| 18 | Fiorentina | 25 | 29-39 | -10 | 21 |
| 19 | Pisa | 25 | 20-42 | -22 | 15 |
| 20 | Verona | 25 | 19-43 | -24 | 15 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - Serie B
Donyell Malen’s clinical double was not enough as Napoli fought back twice for a dramatic 2-2 draw against AS Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli and AS Roma played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate on February 15, 2026. The high-stakes Serie A encounter saw both teams battle fiercely for crucial points in their pursuit of European football.
This highly anticipated Derby del Sole clash pitted third-placed Napoli against fourth-placed AS Roma. Napoli entered the match with 49 points, while Roma trailed closely with 46 points, making this a pivotal fixture for both sides’ league ambitions.
AS Roma started brightly, stunning the home crowd with an early opener in the 7th minute. Donyell Malen expertly guided home a precise pass from Bryan Zaragoza, putting the visitors ahead. Napoli worked to respond, but a yellow card for Gianluca Mancini in the 26th minute showed their frustration.
Despite Napoli’s efforts to control possession, Roma’s counter-attacking threat remained. Just before halftime, in the 40th minute, Leonardo Spinazzola pulled Napoli level. He slotted home an assist from Elif Elmas, sending the teams into the break tied.
At halftime, Napoli needed to convert their possession into more clear-cut chances. Roma, meanwhile, aimed to exploit their clinical edge despite less ball control. The second half promised more drama.
The second half saw substitutions as both managers looked for an advantage. Bryan Zaragoza was replaced by Matías Soulé for Roma immediately after the restart. The match became a tactical battle.
Controversy arose in the 69th minute when Amir Rrahmani received a yellow card for a foul inside the box. Donyell Malen stepped up to convert the resulting penalty for Roma in the 71st minute, restoring their lead. Napoli responded with substitutions of their own.
Napoli pushed hard for another equalizer, making further changes to their lineup. Their persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when substitute Alisson Santos found the net. Giovane provided the assist for Santos, leveling the score once more.
Despite Napoli’s 61% ball possession and 11 total shots, only 7 were on target. AS Roma, with just 39% possession, managed 9 shots, but critically, their 2 shots on target both resulted in goals. Roma’s impressive xG of 1.7 compared to Napoli’s 0.58 highlighted their clinical finishing.
The 2-2 draw keeps Napoli in third position with 50 points, while AS Roma remains fourth with 47 points. Both teams will reflect on a game that saw them take the lead and lose it, leaving them separated by three points in the Serie A standings.

















