The 2017-18 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and agonizing near-glory for Napoli as the Partenopei, under manager Maurizio Sarri, played some of the most thrilling football in Europe and set a new club record of 91 points in Serie A. Spearheading the charge was the sensational Dries Mertens, whose 18 league goals anchored a side built on tactical flair, the leadership of Marek Hamšík, who became the club's all-time top scorer, and a crucial "Scudetto Pact" to challenge the dominance of Juventus. Despite a heroic 1-0 victory over their rivals in Turin, this historic points total was only enough for a frustrating second-place finish, cementing the campaign as a defining chapter of a truly special, yet ultimately unrewarded, title challenge.. The 2018-19 campaign was one of renewed ambition for Napoli as Partenopei, under the newly appointed manager Carlo Ancelotti, secured a strong 2nd-place finish in Serie A behind champions Juventus. Spearheading the attack was the prolific Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik, whose 17 league goals (20 in all competitions) proved vital in a campaign built on attacking quality and top-four consolidation. Although they fell short of silverware, the team reached the UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals after dropping out of a tough Champions League group, marking a crucial year of transition that cemented their place in the European elite.