Inter Milan and Napoli both took centre stage on a decisive Serie A night, but with very different outcomes.
Inter will be without one of their key midfielders for the Champions League clash with Arsenal after confirming Hakan Calhanoglu has suffered a calf injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for three weeks.
Antonio Conte was sent off after a furious reaction to a VAR penalty decision, but Napoli responded with courage and quality to earn a 2-2 draw against Inter Milan at San Siro, with Scott McTominay scoring twice to rescue a point.
Cristian Chivu praised Inter Milan's maturity and attitude after his side produced a controlled away performance to beat Parma 2-0 and claim a sixth straight Serie A victory.
Aleksandar Kolarov stepped into the spotlight after Inter Milan's 3-1 win over Bologna on Sunday, praising captain Lautaro Martinez for his leadership and standards as the Nerazzurri returned to the top of the Serie A table.
Bologna stunned Inter Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana after a dramatic penalty shoot-out, earning a place in the final against Napoli in Riyadh on Monday evening.