Live Blog: Napoli vs. Roma | Serie A
Napoli host an unbeaten Roma side in Serie A. The visitors are looking to move to the top of the table, while the home side need to bounce back in front of their fans in one of the biggest matches of Matchday 8.
🔵⚪🐺 90+5' | FULL TIME! WHAT AN UNFORGETTABLE MATCH BETWEEN NAPOLI AND ROMA!
BAD NEWS FOR FOOTBALL LOVERS! THIS INCREDIBLE MATCH HAS COME TO AN END! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE SPECTACLE AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM!
Napoli and Roma share the points after a breathtaking 3-3 draw. The Gli Azzurri held a two-goal advantage, but the Giallorossi produced a remarkable comeback. Scott McTominay scored twice to put the hosts back in front, only for Leonardo Balerdi to complete his own brace with a dramatic late equalizer.
SIX GOALS, TWO BRACES, SPECTACULAR STRIKES, ENDLESS DRAMA, AND FOOTBALL AT ITS VERY BEST! ONE OF THOSE MATCHES YOU WISH WOULD NEVER END!
🔵⚪ Napoli 3-3 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪🐺 90' | FIVE MINUTES ADDED! PLEASE, NEVER LET THIS MATCH END!
FIVE MORE MINUTES OF PURE DRAMA AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM! After six goals, two braces, and incredible intensity, Napoli and Roma still have time to find a winner. Neither side wants to settle for a draw! WHAT AN UNBELIEVABLE SPECTACLE IN SERIE A!
🔵⚪ Napoli 3-3 Roma 🐺
🐺 88' | GOOOOOOOOAL FOR ROMA! BALERDI EQUALIZES AGAIN!
PLEASE, NEVER LET THIS MATCH END! ABSOLUTE MADNESS AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM! Leonardo Balerdi scores his second goal of the night with a spectacular header to bring Roma level once again! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RESPONSE FROM THE GIALLOROSSI! Just when Scott McTominay's brace seemed set to secure victory for Napoli, the visitors fight back yet again. SIX GOALS AND AN UNFORGETTABLE SERIE A THRILLER!
🔵⚪ Napoli 3-3 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 82' | GOOOOOOOOAL FOR NAPOLI! McTOMINAY SCORES HIS SECOND!
ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN NAPLES! SCOTT McTOMINAY HAS DONE IT AGAIN! The Scottish midfielder unleashes a magnificent strike, placing the ball perfectly into the bottom corner, completely beyond the reach of the Roma goalkeeper! WHAT A GOAL TO RESTORE NAPOLI'S LEAD! Just when the Giallorossi looked capable of completing their comeback, the Gli Azzurri strike again! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SERIE A SHOWDOWN!
🔵⚪ Napoli 3-2 Roma 🐺
🐺 80' | INCREDIBLE INTENSITY IN NAPLES! ROMA WANT MORE!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MATCH AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM! Roma have fought back from a two-goal deficit and are now taking the initiative as they look to complete a sensational comeback. The Giallorossi are pushing forward, applying pressure, and searching for all three points, while Napoli attempt to regain control of the game. THE FINAL MINUTES PROMISE PLENTY OF DRAMA!
🔵⚪ Napoli 2-2 Roma 🐺
🐺 74' | GOOOOOOOOAL FOR ROMA! BALERDI LEVELS THE SCORE!
ABSOLUTE SCENES IN NAPLES! ROMA ARE LEVEL! Leonardo Balerdi pounces on a rebound inside the penalty area and fires the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-2! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE COMEBACK FROM THE VISITORS! After trailing by two goals, the Giallorossi have fought their way back into the match. WHAT AN UNBELIEVABLE GAME AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM!
🔵⚪ Napoli 2-2 Roma 🐺
🐺 69' | GOOOOOOAL FOR ROMA! SOULÉ SCORES A LONG-RANGE STUNNER!
WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY FROM ROMA! Matías Soulé unleashes a spectacular long-range strike that flies into the back of the net! A moment of pure brilliance brings Roma right back into the contest! The visitors cut Napoli's lead in half and turn up the pressure on the hosts. WHAT A MATCH AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM!
🔵⚪ Napoli 2-1 Roma 🐺
🐺 65' | ROMA PUSH FOR A WAY BACK INTO THE GAME!
Roma are dominating possession and pushing forward in search of a goal to get back into the match. However, Napoli remain defensively organized, waiting for the perfect opportunity to launch a counterattack and put the game beyond reach. The Gli Azzurri are protecting their two-goal lead as the Giallorossi desperately search for a breakthrough!
🔵⚪ Napoli 2-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 47' | GOOOOOOAL FOR NAPOLI! McTOMINAY DOUBLES THE LEAD!
THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM ERUPTS! Just moments into the second half, Scott McTominay doubles Napoli's advantage with a brilliant header following an excellent cross into the box! The Gli Azzurri strike immediately after the restart and put Roma under enormous pressure! The hosts now lead by two goals!
🔵⚪ Napoli 2-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 46' | THE SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY IN NAPLES!
We're back in action at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium! Napoli look to protect their lead following André-Frank Zambo Anguissa's spectacular bicycle-kick goal, while Roma are determined to find an equalizer. After a thrilling first half, another exciting 45 minutes await!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
First Half 🔵⚪ Napoli vs Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 45' | HALFTIME! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FIRST HALF IN NAPLES!
What a thrilling opening 45 minutes at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium! Napoli head into the break with the lead thanks to a spectacular bicycle kick from André-Frank Zambo Anguissa in the 27th minute. However, Roma have refused to back down and came agonizingly close to equalizing with an effort off the post just before halftime. Crucial saves, goal-line clearances, and dangerous counterattacks have made this an unforgettable first half. Everything is still to play for!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🐺 44' | OFF THE POST! ROMA COME INCHES AWAY FROM EQUALIZING!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MATCH AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM! Roma respond immediately to Napoli's attacking threat with an effort that crashes against the post! The Giallorossi come within inches of leveling the score! Both teams are trading chances in a thrilling finish to the first half.
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 43' | ROMA SURVIVE A GOAL-LINE SCARE!
UNBELIEVABLE ESCAPE FOR ROMA! Kevin De Bruyne leads a brilliant Napoli counterattack that nearly results in a second goal for the hosts. However, Roma's defense comes to the rescue with a crucial clearance almost on the goal line! The Gli Azzurri come within inches of doubling their lead!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🐺 40' | ROMA PUSH FOR THE EQUALIZER AS NAPOLI THREATEN ON THE BREAK!
What an entertaining clash at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium! Roma are pushing forward in search of an equalizer, but Napoli are exploiting the spaces left behind to launch dangerous counterattacks. The Gli Azzurri are protecting their lead while the Giallorossi look for a way back into the match. An exciting end-to-end battle!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🐺 34' | GOLLINI PLAYS SWEEPER AND SAVES ROMA!
What incredible awareness from Pierluigi Gollini! The Roma goalkeeper rushes out of his penalty area, almost reaching the halfway line, to stop a dangerous counterattack led by Kevin De Bruyne. A brilliant intervention as Gollini acts like a true sweeper-keeper, denying Napoli a promising goalscoring opportunity!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 27' | GOOOOOOOAL FOR NAPOLI! ANGUISSA SCORES A STUNNER!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE GOAL AT THE DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA! André-Frank Zambo Anguissa takes advantage of a rebound inside the penalty area and produces a spectacular bicycle kick to send the ball into the back of the net! An absolute masterpiece that sends the home crowd wild! Napoli take the lead against Roma!
🔵⚪ Napoli 1-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 23' | MERET COMES TO NAPOLI'S RESCUE!
What a save from Alex Meret! Donyell Malen fires a dangerous shot inside the penalty area, but the Napoli goalkeeper reacts brilliantly and makes a crucial stop with his legs. Roma threaten once again, but the Gli Azzurri survive thanks to their goalkeeper!
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🐺 20' | CRISTANTE COMES CLOSE FOR ROMA!
The Giallorossi respond! Bryan Cristante tries his luck with a powerful effort from distance, but his shot hits the side netting of Napoli's goal. Roma are beginning to threaten and showing they are ready to challenge the hosts.
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 13' | NDICKA SAVES ROMA ON THE GOAL LINE!
Roma survive a huge scare! Napoli come dangerously close to breaking the deadlock, but Evan Ndicka makes a crucial clearance almost on the goal line to deny the hosts. Napoli continue to pile on the pressure as they search for the opening goal!
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 10' | NAPOLI DOMINATE, BUT CLEAR CHANCES ARE STILL MISSING
Ten minutes have gone by at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Napoli are controlling possession and dictating the tempo, but have yet to create a clear goalscoring opportunity. Roma remain organized defensively as they wait for their chance to respond.
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 5' | NAPOLI TAKE CONTROL OF THE MATCH!
Napoli are beginning to dictate the tempo at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The hosts are controlling possession and looking for ways to threaten Roma's goal, while the visitors try to remain organized defensively under pressure.
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ 1' | KICKOFF IN NAPLES!
The ball is rolling at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium! Napoli and Roma get one of the biggest clashes of Serie A Matchday 8 underway. The hosts will look to take control early, while the visitors aim to protect their unbeaten record.
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
🔵⚪ PRE-MATCH | Everything Is Ready in Naples!
The players of Napoli and Roma are already on the pitch at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The stage is set for one of the biggest clashes of Matchday 8 in Serie A.
The hosts will look to make home advantage count, while Roma aim to preserve their unbeaten record and secure three crucial points.
🔵⚪ Napoli 0-0 Roma 🐺
Napoli and Roma Face Off in a Crucial Serie A Clash
Both teams enter the contest with different objectives but the same need to secure all three points.
The home side are looking to regain ground after a surprising defeat against Venezia in their previous league match. Although they regained confidence with a victory in the Champions League, they now need to carry that momentum into the Italian championship.
On the other side, Roma arrive in excellent form. Gian Piero Gasperini's team remain unbeaten and know that a victory in Naples would allow them to move provisionally into first place.
Don't miss the match between Napoli and Roma on beIN SPORTS.Napoli Look to Make Home Advantage Count
The team managed by Massimiliano Allegri know that playing in front of their supporters represents an opportunity to turn things around after their latest league setback.
Napoli enter the match on a run of three consecutive home victories across all competitions and will look to extend that streak against one of the toughest opponents in the league.
Recent head-to-head results also favor the hosts. Napoli are unbeaten in their last five competitive meetings with Roma, recording two victories and three draws.
Another significant statistic is that Napoli have scored at least once in their last ten home matches against the capital club.
On the pitch, players such as Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani will play important roles in maintaining defensive balance against an opponent capable of exploiting space.
Napoli Look to Make Home Advantage Count
The team managed by Massimiliano Allegri know that playing in front of their supporters represents an opportunity to turn things around after their latest league setback.
Napoli enter the match on a run of three consecutive home victories across all competitions and will look to extend that streak against one of the toughest opponents in the league.
Recent head-to-head results also favor the hosts. Napoli are unbeaten in their last five competitive meetings with Roma, recording two victories and three draws.
Another significant statistic is that Napoli have scored at least once in their last ten home matches against the capital club.
On the pitch, players such as Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani will play important roles in maintaining defensive balance against an opponent capable of exploiting space.
RRoma Aim to Stay Unbeaten and Reach the Top of the Table
Roma travel to Naples with the confidence of a team that has yet to suffer defeat in the current Serie A season.
That victory allowed Gasperini's side to regain momentum before visiting one of the most demanding stadiums in Italian soccer.
The manager will also reach a special milestone, making his 645th appearance as a head coach in Italy's top flight and becoming the fourth manager with the most matches in Serie A history since the introduction of the single-group format.
One of the players to watch is Donyell Malen, who already knows what it means to score against Napoli. The attacker netted a brace against the Neapolitan side in a 2-2 draw in February 2026.
When and Where to Watch Napoli vs. Roma
The match between Napoli and Roma, corresponding to Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Serie A season, will take place on Saturday, October 24, at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM in Italy.
Stadium: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Competition: Serie A, Matchday 8.
Referee: Andrea Colombo.
Napoli will look to take advantage of playing at home to return to winning ways, while Roma will aim to preserve their unbeaten record and make an important statement in the title race.
Key Takeaways From Napoli vs. Roma
- Napoli need to bounce back from their defeat against Venezia and will look to build on a run of three consecutive home victories.
- Roma arrive unbeaten and have the opportunity to move provisionally to the top of the Serie A standings with a victory.
- Massimiliano Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini will face off in a battle between two highly experienced managers in Italian soccer.
