Inter Milan just pulled off an incredible Champions League semi-final win against Barcelona. The 7-6 aggregate thriller ended with Davide Frattesi's extra-time goal sending them to the final. But there's no time to celebrate – they need to refocus on catching Napoli in the Serie A title race.
The Nerazzurri sit three points behind league leaders Napoli with the season winding down. After 120 exhausting minutes against Barcelona, coach Simone Inzaghi will likely rotate his squad heavily for Sunday's trip to Torino.
Expect stars Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram to get some rest after their recent injury struggles. Veterans Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa should lead the attack instead. Champions League hero Frattesi is in line to make a rare league start – his goal-scoring form makes him impossible to ignore.
Title Race Heats Up: Can Inter Catch Napoli?
Inzaghi dismissed any notion that Inter might prioritize competitions. "It's nonsense that we sit down and choose something," he said. "Inter have to play on all fronts." This mentality could be crucial for bettors considering Inter's motivation across multiple competitions.
Napoli host Genoa later on Sunday in what looks like a favorable matchup. Genoa sit safely in 13th and have lost three straight matches, making Napoli heavy favorites to maintain their lead.
Antonio Conte faces some selection headaches with defenders Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus sidelined. Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka also picked up an ankle injury recently. The Scottish duo of Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay may need to carry the midfield load.
McTominay has been a revelation since joining from Manchester United. The midfielder has netted 12 goals in all competitions, matching Romelu Lukaku as Napoli's top scorer. His five goals in four recent games show he's hitting peak form at the perfect time.
Champions League Race: Four Teams Battle for Two Spots
Below the title contenders, the Champions League qualification battle remains tight. Atalanta look secure in third place with a five-point cushion.
The real drama is for fourth position. Roma, Juventus, and Lazio are all locked on 63 points while Bologna sits just one point behind. The upcoming fixtures could be decisive – Juventus face Lazio on Saturday while Bologna travel to AC Milan on Friday.
For bettors, these high-stakes matches offer intriguing opportunities. Teams fighting for Champions League spots typically show maximum effort, which can influence both result and goal markets.
Bologna's situation is particularly interesting as they face AC Milan twice in five days – once in the league and then in the Coppa Italia final. They're chasing their first major trophy since 1974, which could affect their approach to these crucial matches.
