Can Napoli stay the course, or have Juventus smelt blood?

European participation

Only Juventus currently remain in Europe. And that could have a huge bearing on how it all plays out.

Max Allegri’s outfit take on Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League tie.

If they exit here, which is very possible, that frees up a big Juve squad to concentrate on league glory.

Maurizio Sarri’s side, however, have already exited the Europa League having been beaten by RB Leipzig. Napoli will be desperate for the Old Lady to do a job on Spurs and remain fighting on more fronts.

Mentality

In these tense moments, Juve have a teak tough mentality. The Bianconeri have been there and done it on countless occasions. They haven’t won six consecutive Scudettos by accident.

And that last-gasp Dybala winner was utterly typical of Allegri and his team’s attitude.

On the other hand, there are questions to be answered on Napoli’s state of mind. Having been in the lead for so long, can they stay the course?

The Naples outfit haven’t won the league since 1990. The desperation for their first league title in 28 years could be their downfall.

Their defeat against Roma – having gone a goal up – will be seen as a sign that they don’t have the stomach for the fight.

Will they prove everyone wrong, or have Juve smelt blood?

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