Napoli returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 18, 2026. The result was a relief for the Partenopei after a recent stumble, secured through a second-half penalty. The match was a frustrating one for long periods, with Napoli dominating possession but struggling to create clear chances against a deep-lying Sassuolo defense. The breakthrough finally came in the 65th minute when a Napoli forward was fouled in the area, and the resulting penalty was dispatched with confidence. Sassuolo offered little in response as Napoli saw out the game professionally, claiming three vital points to stabilize their league position.