There are still eight matches before the end of this Serie A, and the second place is the aim of both Napoli and AC Milan. Their double success this week end, united with the defeats of Fiorentina, Inter Milan and Roma, transform the following rounds in a duel between AC Milan and Napoli to qualify after Juventus. The objective is to qualify directly for the Champions League, because the third place means play the preliminary phases, shortening considerably the summer break and showing tiredness during the following season. Also the transfer market and the organization of the team should be moved up, to have the entire team ready before playing the first phases of Champions League in August.

For these reasons, it is really important the duel between Napoli and AC Milan in this 8 rounds, considering that there is still to play the direct match: this last one could be the turning point to reach the aim. The match in November finished 2-2,a difficult match for AC Milan that was passing through a period of crisis. However, AC Milan has now a different situation: the 30 points gained in 2013 are the demonstration of a new team, with resistance and great physical condition. Also Napoli in the last two matches has scored 8 goals in total, that show its renewed possibilities.

Napoli will play against Genoa, AC Milan, Cagliari, Pescara, Inter Milan, Bologna, Siena and Roma; AC Milan will play against Fiorentina, Napoli, Juventus, Catania, Torino, Pescara, Roma and Siena. After these matches, the winner of this duel will be decided.