The Serie A 2024-25 enters its final stretch with a historical scenario on the horizon: A playoff for the title. The lack of five days for the conclusion of the championship, Inter from Milan and Napolés are tied at the top of the table with 71 pointswhat opens the door to a possibility contemplated in the new regulation of the competition, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
From the season 2022-23the Serie A contemplate the dispute of a Unique Party tiebreaker party in case of equality in the first position of the classificationwithout taking into account or the Result in direct clashes nor the Goals difference. This clash would not contemplate extension: if the tie persists after the 90 minutes regulatory, The champion will decide directly from eleven meters.
Where would the game be played?
The regulation establishes that the playoff for the championship will be held “In the club's house with the highest classification according to the criteria of the independent classification or at the headquarters of the Coppa Italia final, in case there are prohibitions of the authorities responsible for public order”. Since the direct clashes between Inter and Napolés this season ended with a Empire to one In both parties, other criteria would be applied to determine the headquarters.
The first would be the General goals differencewhere currently the Inter Stop the Neapolés with +40 in front of +27. If equality persists, the greater number of goals marked throughout the season (Inter 72Napolés 52), and finally, if all the criteria were matched, it would be raffled.
However, Serie A will also assess aspects related to the Public Securityand in the event that the authorities do not authorize playing at the team stadium with advantage, the meeting would be played in campo neutralbeing the Olympic of Rome the most likely option.
A single precedent
To occur, this playoff for the 'Scudetto' would be the first since 1964when Bologna and Inter They tied at the top of the table and the faces were seen in a historical tie Victoria Boloñesa (2-0)in which until today it is still his last 'Scudetto'. However, that time there was no written rule, and a Exceptional solution. At present, the playoff is already formally regulated and its celebration, if the final equality is given, it would not offer margin of interpretation.
A fight without margin of error
The stumbling of Inter in Bologna (1-0) and the victory of the Napolés before him Monza (0-1) he a fight for the title matched That promises strong emotions. Both sets are going through different dynamics: the Inter of Simone Inzaghi arrives required by its calendar and its cupbeat and European, while the Napolés of Antonio Conte He has found solidity and balance in the decisive section of the course.
Remaining calendar of both in series A
Inter from Milan:
- Day 34: Rome (house)
- Day 35: Hellas Verona (house)
- Day 36: Torino (outside)
- Jornada 37: Lazio (home)
- Day 38: Like 1907 (outside)
Napolés:
- Jornada 34: Turin (home)
- Day 35: Lecce (outside)
- Day 36: Genoa (house)
- Day 37: Parma (outside)
- Jornada 38: Cagliari (home)
A priori, the path of Napolés It seems more accessible, facing equipment in the low zone. He Interfor its part, you will have to receive Rome and Lazioor visit the As 1907 On the last day (stadium where Neapolés fell).
An end to history flavor
Italian football prepares for a period outcome. Inter y Napoléstwo calcium giants, the faces could be seen in a final battle on the throne. He 'Scudetto'this time, it could be decided in 90 minutes … or in an unforgettable penalty shootout. A possible unexpected end that would return a dose of drama to calcium.
