Antonio Conte credits a specific match for instilling the belief that Napoli could clinch the Serie A title: their 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in March.

In an interview with Italian media outlet Sette, via FCinterNews, the coach reflected on the game that sparked his conviction that the team could realistically aim for the Scudetto.

Napoli edged out Inter Milan for the Serie A title in a nail-biting season that went down to the final day, with only a single point separating the two teams.

Throughout much of the campaign, the Partenopei held a lead, but Inter consistently challenged, creating a tense and competitive title race.

The Turning Point: Napoli’s Draw Against Inter

Napoli established an early lead in the league standings, but their advantage always felt fragile, especially with Inter’s occasional stumbles.

victories against formidable opponents like AC Milan, Roma, Atalanta, and Juventus bolstered Napoli’s credentials as serious title contenders.

Though, the head-to-head encounters with Inter proved decisive in shaping the title race.

In November, inter played host to napoli at the San Siro, where they arguably had the upper hand but were held to a 1-1 draw.

the return match in Naples in march presented a different dynamic. Inter initially took the lead, but Napoli dominated the second half, ultimately securing a well-deserved late equalizer.

Antonio Conte pinpointed “the one against Inter” as the pivotal match that fueled his belief in a title victory.

“When we cam behind. And even looked like we could’ve won it.”

“I said it publicly for the first time after that,” said Conte. “If we want it,we can do it.”

“That was a message for my players,” the Napoli coach added. “I believed in it, and so they had to do so as well.”

“Then in football there’s always room for the unlikely. The draw against Genoa seriously risked compromising our Scudetto chase.”