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Napoli Stuns Fiorentina 2-1 to Climb to Third as European Drama Lingers

31 January 2026

Napoli Stuns Fiorentina 2-1 to Climb to Third as European Drama Lingers — Napoli celebrate a hard-fought 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Match Recap

Napoli edged Fiorentina 2-1 tonight in Serie A, round 23, in a tight, hard-fought affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The goals came from Antonio Vergara and Miguel Gutierrez, lifting Napoli to 46 points and third place.

Fiorentina remain at 17 points, sitting in 18th place and facing relegation trouble.

This victory eases Napoli’s pain after their Champions League exit to Chelsea 3-2 and a prior 3-0 league defeat to Juventus.

Napoli now sit four points behind leaders Inter Milan, who have a game in hand.

Punchline 1: Napoli's defense was so tight the ball forgot how to get through.

Punchline 2: If goals were espresso, Napoli just served a double shot to the crowd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score?

Napoli won 2-1 against Fiorentina.

Who scored Napoli's goals?

Antonio Vergara and Miguel Gutierrez scored for Napoli.

What is Napoli's position after the win?

Napoli moved to third on 46 points, with Inter Milan ahead as leaders with a game in hand.