A particular match which has at all times introduced plenty of pleasure to Inter followers. Inter are getting ready to face Napoli on the Diego Armando Maradona: a hostile and troublesome place to go. Inter have managed to win 19 occasions on 78 events. Six of those wins got here after 1992: vital wins typically sealed by Inter icons who proved decisive in some of the vital away journeys of the season. We start our journey with the match within the 1988/89 season: Giovanni Trapattoni’s Inter, who would go on to rewrite the historical past books within the Italian league, confronted Napoli on 15 January on matchday 13. Inter got here into the conflict in prime spot, three factors above the Partenopei, led on the pitch by Diego Armando Maradona. The perimeters drew 0-0 within the direct conflict. An vital end in Inter’s season, as they went on to win their thirteenth Scudetto after profitable 2-1 within the reverse fixture at San Siro.
Following the attract 1989, Inter recorded two attracts and a defeat away to Napoli. Nonetheless, within the 1992/93 season, the Nerazzurri received with nice character towards the Partenopei. The conflict got here very early within the season, on matchday three. Inter, below the steerage of Osvaldo Bagnoli, performed the match with nice character. The impasse was damaged with a superb purpose within the space from the German Matthias Sammer within the ninth minute. Totò Schillaci scored a second simply three minutes later. Within the latter levels the Azzurri pulled one again with a purpose from Fonseca. Inter, nonetheless, managed to defend the lead and bought their first win away to Napoli after eight years.
This win was adopted by a 0-0 draw and one other win within the 1994/95 season: on 7 Could, Inter visited Stadio San Paolo to face Napoli. This conflict was key in figuring out European qualification, with Inter operating out 1-3 winners in a convincing method. The scoring was opened by Pierluigi Orlandini’s sensible left-footed strike: Napoli had the prospect to equalise from the spot with Rincon’s penalty, however Pagliuca saved the Colombian’s penalty. After conceding Cruz’s equaliser, Inter pushed for the win: Berti made it 2-1 with a header, after which Dennis Bergkamp sealed the win to make it 3-1 with a unprecedented solo purpose.
The ultimate two wins of the 90’s got here instantly after one another. Within the 1996/97 season, Inter received 1-2. It was a unique marketing campaign for each side: the Nerazzurri fought to complete close to the highest of the desk, whereas the Partenopei had been fought for survival. The sport was determined by targets from Marco Branca and Youri Djorkaeff, with Caccia pulling one again late on for Napoli. The next season, Gigi Simoni’s Inter met Napoli on matchday six, with the match ending 0-2 to the Nerazzurri, a win sealed by certainly one of Fabio Galante’s three targets for the Nerazzurri. Turrini’s own-goal ensured defeat for the Partenopei, who would go on to be relegated to Serie B. Inter completed the season in second place and received the UEFA Cup as they beat Lazio within the remaining in Paris.
Napoli returned to Serie A for a single season through the 2000/01 season, and didn’t return to the highest flight till the 2007/08 season. Within the 2009/10 marketing campaign, Napoli vs. Inter completed 0-0, with the sport the next 12 months ending 1-1: Eto’o scored a marvellous purpose to open the scoring, however Zuniga then scored to equalise.
After the draw Could 2011, Inter misplaced away to Napoli throughout three consecutive seasons, earlier than drawing within the 2014/15 season: the draw was tense and hard-fought. After a goalless first half, Hamsik and Higuain scored to make it 2-0. The match appeared completed, purchase Inter confirmed their dedication to attract stage with targets from Palacio and Icardi, who scored late one from the penalty spot. The match completed 2-2.
The 2019/20 season noticed a winless drought come to an finish for Inter, who beat Napoli 1-3 on the day of the Epiphany. The Nerazzurri had been influenced by Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez: the previous scored two targets within the first half, earlier than Milik pulled one again. The Inter win was sealed by El Toro, who did nicely to beat Meret. This was Inter’s first win away to Napoli after 23 years.
Within the two following seasons, Inter recorded two 1-1 attracts: within the 2020/21 season, the Nerazzurri pushed for his or her nineteenth Scudetto, however confronted Napoli on 18 April. After going behind with an unlucky own-goal from Handanovic, Inter equalised with a superb long-range strike from Christian Eriksen. The purpose from the Dane gave Inter a precious level. Within the 2021/22 season, the match performed out in an analogous means. Napoli went forward due to an Insigne penalty, whereas Dzeko equalised within the second half.
The ultimate chapter within the story of Napoli vs. Inter was written final season, with a win from Simone Inzaghi’s aspect. On 3 December 2023, Inter received 0-3 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, defeating the reigning league champions. The targets got here from Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolò Barella and Marcus Thuram. The win primarily marked the passing of the baton between the 2022/23 winners and the longer term league winners, as Inter went on to win their twentieth Scudetto and the Seconda Stella.