Colors, glory, and memories: Inter Milan’s wins in Naples
From iconic jerseys to unforgettable goals — the story of Inter Milan’s triumphs in Naples is painted with passion, history, and a thousand colors
From iconic jerseys to unforgettable goals — the story of Inter Milan’s triumphs in Naples is painted with passion, history, and a thousand colors
Top clashes, fierce battles, and historic victories — Napoli vs Inter Milan is one of Serie A’s timeless rivalries, filled with unforgettable champions and unexpected heroes.
There have been 158 meetings between the two sides in Serie A: Inter Milan have won 70 times, including 19 victories away in Naples.
From the 90s to the Second Star — Inter Milan’s colors shine bright
Of Inter Milan’s 19 victories in Naples, four came during the 1990s. In 1992/93, under Osvaldo Bagnoli, the Nerazzurri won 2–1 with goals from Matthias Sammer and Totò Schillaci, the beloved hero of Italia ’90.
Two years later, in 1994/95, Inter Milan triumphed 3–1 thanks to stunning goals from Orlandini, Nicola Berti, and Dennis Bergkamp, who sealed the match with a precise diagonal finish after a breathtaking solo run.
In 1997, Inter Milan returned to the San Paolo wearing a striking yellow-and-black kit, winning 2–1 through Marco Branca and Youri Djorkaeff.
A year later, in 1997/98, came an unexpected hero — Fabio Galante. While all eyes were on Ronaldo, it was Galante who opened the scoring in a 2–0 win, capped off by an own goal from Turrini.
Fast-forward 23 years to January 6, 2020: Inter Milan finally won again in Naples. A 3–1 triumph at the San Paolo, powered by a Romelu Lukaku brace and Lautaro Martínez’s sharp finish. That victory came with Inter Milan in all-black — their third kit of the 2019/20 season.
In 2020/21, Inter Milan earned a valuable 1–1 draw, thanks to a precise strike from Christian Eriksen — crucial in the march toward the 19th Scudetto.
The next triumph arrived in 2023/24, the year of the Second Star.
On December 3, 2023, Inter Milan defeated the reigning champions 3–0 at the renamed Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu opened the scoring with a physics-defying strike, followed by Nicolò Barella and Marcus Thuram — who celebrated by waving his orange shirt in homage to Adriano’s legendary derby celebration.
It was a night that symbolized strength, confidence, and the mark of a team destined for glory.
Last season, the match in Naples ended 1–1, but left its mark thanks to Federico Dimarco’s curling free-kick — the first goal by a left-footer from a set piece at the Maradona since the stadium was named after Diego himself, the ultimate master of that art.
Source: Inter.it