Serie A 2025-26: Napoli lose to Bologna as the top of the table remains tight

Napoli suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bologna on Sunday, with goals from Thijs Dallinga and Jhon Lucumi keeping the Serie A title race wide open.

Napoli is second in the standings with 22 points, level with leader AC Milan. Bologna – now fourth – joins Inter Milan (third) and AS Roma (fifth), who will play on 21 points later in the evening.

Bologna suffered an early setback when goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski appeared to suffer a leg injury in the opening stages, leaving 17-year-old Massimo Pessina making his Serie A debut.

The hosts broke the deadlock five minutes after half-time when Dallinga met a low pass from the byline and sent it inside the near post with the outside of his foot from close range.

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Lucumi doubled Bologna’s lead in the 66th minute, heading in a cross from inside the penalty area.

Napoli tried to make a comeback, but winger Noa Lang’s effort hit the upright minutes later. Bologna kept the opponent at bay and finished the match with ease.

Published on November 9, 2025