Napoli clinch first Serie A title in 33 years with Victor Osimhen’s equaliser away at Udinese as fans storm pitch

Napoli have claimed their first league title in 33 years after drawing 1-1 away at Udinese.

The title was an inevitability for months with Luciano Spalletti’s side completely dominating Serie A, but they’ve now finally clinched their third domestic crown with five games to spare.

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Napoli had their first match point at home to Salernitana last time out, but drew 1-1, meaning they needed just a point from Udinese.

Thanks to star striker Victor Osimhen, they managed just that, with the Nigerian equalising in the second period by smashing the ball home for his league-best 22nd goal of the season.

The ever-expanding away end at the Dacia Arena instantly erupted, with smoke bombs filling the stadium as Osimhen ripped off his trademark mask in iconic scenes.

And back in Naples, the 52nd minute strike was greeted with fireworks on the streets with fans realising the dream of a generation.

Napoli haven’t won a league title since 1990, when Diego Maradona captured his and the club’s second of a legendary career.

And in their stadium that now bears his name, fans had packed out the 54,726-seater to see the trophy come back down south for only the third time.

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Meanwhile in Udine, the home team’s black and white stripes could barely be seen, with the stadium packed out with the blue of travelling supporters who turned it into a de-facto home ground.

Preparations for the title win had been beginning for weeks, seeing a graveyard built for Napoli’s 19 Serie A opponents.

Meanwhile the park near Mount Vesuvius had to put up extra measures to stop fans celebrating around the volcano.

Fans rushed onto the pitch following the full-time whistle to surround the players as their 33-year wait for the Scudetto came to an end.

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And some of the travelling Napoli faithful could also be seen trying to rip off some of the player's shirts and shorts.

Boss Luciano Spalletti was also mobbed by supporters who wrapped a blue and white Napoli scarf around him.