Como shock Napoli at the Maradona, another overthrow for Conte

Napoli has officially bid farewell to the 2025-26 Coppa Italia. In a stunning quarter-final fixture, the Partenopei suffered a heartbreaking defeat against underdogs Como, exiting the competition via a dramatic penalty shootout.

The visitors seized the advantage at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium through Martin Baturina, who successfully converted a penalty. Although Napoli responded early in the second half with Antonio Vergara equalizing, the intense match remained deadlocked at 1-1 after regular time ended. Consequently, the contest required spot-kicks to determine the winner.

The shootout proved fatal for the hosts, as experienced stars Romelu Lukaku and Stanislav Lobotka missed their own crucial attempts. These errors ultimately cost Napoli their entire tournament life. Conversely, Como secured a truly memorable triumph, successfully booking their coveted place in the semi-finals, where they are now scheduled to battle against Inter Milan.