Napoli and Roma Draw 2-2 in a Back-and-Forth Thriller ⚽

Published on February 16, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

In the Serie A matchday, Napoli and Roma delivered an intense duel at the Maradona stadium. The home team managed to come back twice to secure a final 2-2 draw. The result reflects the parity shown on the pitch, where both teams had moments of control without managing to impose themselves definitively.

Vibrant match at the Maradona. Napoli comes back twice to draw 2-2 against Roma in a back-and-forth duel.

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