Napoli and Roma battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in Serie A action on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Donyell Malen scored both goals for Roma, but Napoli twice responded to secure a point in a captivating contest.
Malen opened the scoring for Roma in the 7th minute, powerfully heading home a cross from Bryan Zaragoza. The Dutch forward continued to threaten, nearly adding a second after a quick counter-attack, but his effort went just wide. This match showcased Malen’s growing impact since joining the club, earning him praise from Italian media outlets.
Napoli leveled the score in the 39th minute through Leonardo Spinazzola, whose shot deflected off Niccolo Pisilli and past Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The goal ignited the home crowd and shifted the momentum of the match.
The second half saw Roma regain the lead when Malen converted a penalty in the 68th minute after Amir Rrahmani fouled Wesley. Malen’s brace put the visitors ahead, but Napoli refused to concede defeat.
Debutant Alisson Santos dramatically equalized for Napoli in the 82nd minute, smashing a shot past Svilar to score his first goal for the club. The late goal sent the Napoli faithful into raptures and ensured the match would end in a draw.
Despite a late push for a winner, Roma’s Mile Svilar denied Miguel Gutierrez in stoppage time, preserving the 2-2 scoreline. The draw leaves Napoli third in the Serie A standings, three points ahead of Roma, but still 11 points behind league leaders Inter Milan, who defeated Juventus 3-2 on Saturday.
Alisson Santos’s impact off the bench was particularly noteworthy, injecting much-needed energy into the Napoli attack and earning him the Man of the Match honors according to Football Italia. The result highlights the competitive nature of Serie A and the growing talent within both squads.
