In a match that had major implications at both ends of the Serie A table, defending champions Napoli were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by a determined Como side chasing Champions League football. The stalemate at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday could prove costly for Napoli, as it opens the door for Inter Milan to tighten their grip on the title race.

The visitors came agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock in the closing stages. Scott McTominay saw his effort drift just wide of the post, and in the dying moments, Matteo Politano rattled the woodwork with a strike that had the Napoli bench ready to celebrate. Despite dominating possession, Antonio Conte's men simply couldn't find the finishing touch.

With this result, second-placed Napoli now trail league leaders Inter by nine points. The Nerazzurri have the chance to extend that gap even further when they host Parma on Sunday—a scenario that could effectively end the title race with just a handful of games remaining.

For Como, the point keeps their European dreams alive. Cesc Fàbregas's side sit fifth, just two points behind fourth-placed Juventus, who face Hellas Verona on Sunday. With only the top four securing Champions League qualification, every point is precious in this tightly contested battle.

Earlier in the day, Udinese secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Torino, with Kingsley Ehizibue and Thomas Kristensen finding the back of the net to lift the Friulani up the standings.