Napoli vs Inter Milan November 1989 Derby d'Italia

A crucial Serie A title decider between Napoli and Inter—not to be confused with the Derby d'Italia.

The iconic November 1989 clash between Napoli and Inter Milan was a pivotal Serie A showdown, not a Derby d'Italia—that title belongs to the rivalry between Inter and Juventus.

Quick Facts

Competition: Serie A
Season: 1989-1990
Venue: Stadio San Paolo, Naples
Key figures: Diego Maradona (Napoli), Giovanni Trapattoni (Inter)
Significance: Pivotal match in the 1989-90 title race

Lore & Background

While Inter contests the Derby della Madonnina with AC Milan, the Derby d'Italia is reserved for Inter versus Juventus. This 1989 match was a high-stakes encounter in the 1989-90 title race, with Diego Maradona leading Napoli against Giovanni Trapattoni's Inter.

Did You Know?

Inter has shared the San Siro stadium with AC Milan since 1947.
Inter is the only team to have never been relegated from Serie A since its debut in 1929.

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Curva B · Stadium & Culture Financial Bankruptcy and Relegation (2004) · Club History 2022–23 Serie A · Club History Coppa Italia (1975–76) · Honours & Records UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Finalist 1989 · Honours & Records Dino Zoff · Legendary Players

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