Overview
- Donyell Malen struck in the 7th minute and converted a 71st-minute penalty, with Leonardo Spinazzola levelling via a deflected 40th-minute shot.
- Napoli’s January signing Alisson Santos came off the bench to equalise in the 82nd minute on his first appearance for the club.
- Malen’s tally rose to five goals in five Serie A matches since joining on loan, with fellow newcomer Bryan Zaragoza providing the first assist.
- Napoli remain third on 50 points and preserved their unbeaten home league record, staying three ahead of Roma and 11 behind leaders Inter.
- Roma travelled without Paulo Dybala due to knee pain and benched Matías Soulé, and both teams managed significant absences as Wesley won the penalty before going off after Amir Rrahmani’s foul.