Inter-Naples: there are those who cheer for the blues and hope for defeat. No, it’s not a transcription error, but this also happens in order to aim for the Scudetto victory. Napoli is first in the standings, at +8 from Milanto +10 from Juventus and at +11 days Inter and Lazio.
A victory could certainly make the blues stretch and would suggest a virtual closure of any speech relating to the Scudetto.
Naples and superstition: the two Scudetti arrived with the first defeat after Christmas
But there is a historical fact that bodes well for the fans of Napleseven in case of defeat. In fact, in the only two Scudetti won, the Azzurri lost the first match in A league right on the first day after the Christmas break.
In the championship 1986/87the first knockout took place in Florence, against Florentinefor 3-1on the 14th day. And then at the end of the season, the Azzurri lifted the Scudetto for the first time.
In the championship 1989/90the first defeat of Naples Olimpico in Rome, took place against the Lazioon 30 December 1989, on matchday 17, with the biancocelesti prevailing for 3-0. And even on that occasion the Azzurri finally graduated Champions of Italy.
This season, the Naples hasn’t lost in the league yet and, recalling the superstition typical of so many Neapolitan fans, there are those who would gladly welcome the first knockout, and then hope for the final victory.
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