🔙1988, 5 May Parma: Scudetto goes to the wire, Inter v Napoli 🏆 | OneFootball

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The Serie A championship has gifted numerous heart-stopping finales, with the title decided on the last day on as many as 27 occasions. This year too, the fight for the title is more uncertain than ever, with Napoli and Inter in the race until the end.

Recent history has shown us how the last day can hold surprises, emotions, and dramatic turnarounds.

Let's revisit together the most memorable moments when the battle for the Scudetto came down to the last breath, with a special focus on Inter and Napoli, protagonists of some of the most thrilling title races.

The first times: 1930s and ’40s

In the 1930s and '40s, with the introduction of the single-round championship, Serie A experienced its first decisive finales.

Juventus in 1935, Bologna in 1936, and Inter in 1938 and 1940 were among the teams that won the Scudetto on the last day.

Roma in 1942 and Torino in 1943 completed this historical period marked by the fight for supremacy until the end.

The playoff and the first Scudetto decided at the photo finish

1964 represents a milestone in the history of Serie A, with the first and only championship awarded through a playoff. Inter and Bologna arrived tied on the last day. Both won, but a further direct confrontation was necessary, which saw Bologna triumph 2-0 at the Olimpico.

In the following years, the scenarios of the fight for the Scudetto continued to repeat. In 1965 Inter became champion thanks to a draw against Torino and Milan's defeat in Cagliari. In 1972 it was a three-way fight between Juventus, Milan, and Torino, which eventually saw the Bianconeri prevail.

Years later, in 1976 and 1977, once again Torino and Juventus played an exciting derby for the title, with alternating successes between the two teams.

The gaffes and the twists

The 1981/1982 championship was one of the most exciting, with Juventus and Fiorentina tied on the last day. Juve won and took the Scudetto.

In 1986, however, the finale was marked by Roma's gaffe, which lost the title to Juventus despite being only two points behind.

Napoli, the gaffe of 1988

Napoli has experienced several exciting battles for the Scudetto, including this season's, but none like that of 1988.

The Azzurri were leading the standings with two rounds to go, but a shock defeat against Sampdoria, combined with Milan's draw in Como, led the Partenopea team to lose the title.

After years of waiting, in 1990, Napoli made up for it by winning its second Scudetto.

An incredible three-year period

1999 was a memorable year, with Milan and Lazio vying for the title on the last day. Both won, but it was Zaccheroni's Milan that prevailed.

The following year Lazio took revenge on Juventus, with an incredible finale, where Juve lost in Perugia under the downpour and the Biancocelesti triumphed in Rome against Reggina, overtaking the Bianconeri right at the last turn.

In 2001 the final act was a real three-way race between Roma, Juventus, and Lazio, with the Giallorossi team becoming champion after beating Parma.

From May 5 to Parma with Ibra

May 5, 2002 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic moments in Serie A history. Inter, which was leading the standings, fell dramatically against Lazio at the Olimpico and saw Juventus overtake it, winning the title.

This episode became a nightmare for Nerazzurri fans, who, however, made up for it in 2007. Inter won 2-0 in Parma, winning one of the most exciting Scudettos in its history, with Ibrahimovic as the protagonist.

Inter triumphs and the 2010/2011 season

2010 was the year of the Treble for Inter, but the championship was only decided in the last round, with the Nerazzurri team maintaining the lead over Roma.

In 2011 it was Milan that prevailed, winning the Scudetto against Inter despite the latter winning the last match against Sampdoria.

Pioli's Milan wins

The most recent edition of a championship decided at the photo finish dates back just three years ago, when Milan won the title with a two-point advantage over Inter.

Although both teams won in the last round, Pioli's Milan was crowned champion, culminating a year of great intensity and suspense.

Another important chapter in the rivalry between Milan and Inter, where the finale did not spare emotions for the fans.