Barella Vs McTominay – Italy Superstar & Ex Man United Ace Breathe Life Into Thrilling Serie A Title Race Between Inter Milan & Napoli | OneFootball

Nicolo Barella and Scott McTominay are the two players really breathing life into a thrilling Serie A title race between Inter Milan and Napoli.

This is the view in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan and Napoli have gone the distance in the Serie A title race this season.

Other leagues’ champions have already been confirmed at this stage.

However, the Nerazzurri and the Partenopei are still fighting for the Italian top flight crown.

Defending champions Inter and 2022-23 winners Napoli have traded top spot a few times. Currently, the latter are ahead by just one point.

However, it seems like the title race will go down to the final day. The margins are as thin as they can get. And there is even the shock possibility of a head-to-head playoff for the title at the climax of the season.

Barella & McTominay Epitomize Inter Vs Napoli Serie A Title Race

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Scott McTominay of Napoli during the Serie A match between Napoli and Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

There are similarities and differences between these Inter and Napoli sides.

In the view of the Gazzetta, the player who best epitomizes each team is one of their ever-present midfielders.

For Inter, Nicolo Barella is the player who really sums up their style of play.

The 27-year-old is at the heart of everything the Nerazzurri do. His endless running, tackling, reading of the game, passing, and technical ability in tight spaces are all key elements of Inter’s style.

Very rarely do Inter play at their best without Barella pulling the strings in midfield.

Meanwhile, Scottish international midfielder Scott McTominay does not have the same kind of influence for Napoli that Barella does for Inter over ninety minutes.

The former Manchester United cannot boast Barella’s technical quality or polish.

However, what McTominay does provide is moments of inspiration.

The 28-year-old has scored a slew of decisive goals for Napoli. Meanwhile, he bagged two assists against Genoa last weekend.

Unlike Barella, McTominay tends to play higher up the pitch for Napoli. There, his height and physicality make him a constant outlet for his team.

The Scot brings teammates into play and is always looking to make dangerous runs into penalty area.

Whether Inter or Napoli prevail in the title race over the final two matches of the season, the winner will certainly owe their talismanic midfielder a big part of the title.