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Napoli Stunned 3-2, Lose Shot at CL Spot

5/12/2026

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Napoli Lose CL Chance

Napoli lost 3-2 to Bologna, ending their chance to clinch second place for Champions League.
Napoli must beat Pisa away and then host Udinese, holding a head-to-head edge over Roma to stay in contention.
Juventus will face Fiorentina and Torino in its final two matches.
Matchday 36 results included Torino 2-1 Sassuolo, Udinese 2-0 Cagliari, Inter 3-0 Lazio and Cremonese 3-0 Pisa.

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Bologna Secures Win

Bologna’s high-press opening produced a quick chance which Federico Bernardeschi turned into a left-footed goal.
Napoli changed formation in the second half, prompting a brighter, forward-driven display that generated scoring opportunities.
Rasmus Hojlund’s wall pass to Alisson Santos produced Napoli’s equaliser.
Riccardo Orsolini earned a penalty after a VAR review, highlighting Bologna’s disciplined defensive positioning.
Jonathan Rowe scored the injury-time winner on a swift counter-attack, giving Bologna a three-point victory.

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Como Secures Europe

Como secured its first ever European competition berth after the Napoli-Bologna match on 11 May 2026.
Manager Cesc Fabregas says the club now has a realistic chance to chase a Champions League spot because Milan and Napoli dropped points.
The defeat was Napoli’s second home loss this season at the Stadio San Paolo, leaving clubs only 13 days to decide European qualification before the final round on 24 May 2026.

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Napoli Lose CL Chance

Napoli lost 3-2 to Bologna, ending their chance to clinch second place for Champions League.
Napoli must beat Pisa away and then host Udinese, holding a head-to-head edge over Roma to stay in contention.
Juventus will face Fiorentina and Torino in its final two matches.
Matchday 36 results included Torino 2-1 Sassuolo, Udinese 2-0 Cagliari, Inter 3-0 Lazio and Cremonese 3-0 Pisa.

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