Despite Udinese's late pressure, Inter held the lead until the final whistle, securing a hard-fought victory. With this result, Inter Milan remains at the top of the Serie A table, reaffirming their title candidacy, while Lautaro Martínez was once again decisive with a key goal in a demanding match. Meanwhile, Napoli defeated Sassuolo 1-0 to move into third place in the standings. The only goal of the match was scored by Slovak midfielder Stanislav Lobotka. From the kickoff, Napoli took control of the game, looking to impose their conditions through possession and quick ball circulation. Napoli, for its part, opted for a more balanced approach, prioritizing defensive order and betting on counterattacks to extend the lead. Despite some attempts by the visiting team, the Neapolitan side held the advantage with solidity and controlled the final minutes without scares. Udinese tried to regroup and rely on fast transitions, but it struggled to create clear chances against a well-organized Nerazzurri defense. The opening goal came in the 20th minute of the first half, when Lautaro Martínez capitalized on a collective play inside the area and finished with precision to make it 1-0.
