Roma Rally to Draw 3-3 at Napoli as Como Keep on Winning
Roma recovered from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits as Leonardo Balerdi equalized in the final minute to keep the visitors unbeaten in Serie A.
- Roma preserved their 15-game unbeaten run with a 3-3 draw at Napoli on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Scott McTominay scored twice for Napoli while Leonardo Balerdi equalized late for the visitors.
- Napoli initially led 2-0 following goals from Frank Anguissa and McTominay, but conceded two quick strikes in five minutes. Players protested that Sam Beukema was fouled during the buildup to Roma's late equalizer, fueling post-match frustration.
- Manager Max Allegri received a two-match ban and $11,200 fine from Lega Serie A for dissent and aggressive behavior toward match officials following his dismissal during Saturday's draw.
- Elsewhere, Como defeated Sassuolo 2-0 behind two goals from striker Anastasios Douvikas, while Borussia Dortmund moved atop the Bundesliga standings after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0.
- Without manager Allegri, Napoli prepares for Serie A trips to Monza on Wednesday and Juventus on Sunday, seeking to improve after winning only one of their last four league matches.
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Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri was shown a straight red card at the end of a dramatic 3-3 draw with Roma. The coach reacted harshly after Leonardo Balerdi's equaliser in the 89th minute, and members of the staff had to restrain him to prevent further fighting on the touchline. Referee Andrea Colombo showed the card after a signal from fourth official Juan Luca Sacchi. Allegri's dissatisfaction was the decision to stand Balerdi's goal after a …
Rome survived the loss in front of his host, Naples, and charged the 3.3th tie at the match they had held on Saturday at the top of the eighth phase of the Italian Football League.
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