Fiorentina's early dominance was marked by Arthur Atta's effort that clipped the crossbar from close range on 17 minutes, and two minutes later Nicolo Fagioli's shot from 25 yards was pushed onto the post by Milinkovic-Savic. Napoli responded immediately, with Mathias Olivera's diving header hitting the upright before De Gea tipped the Uruguayan's follow-up over.
Billy Gilmour arrived unmarked to guide a volley into the bottom corner, his first Serie A goal since September 2025 and the product of a training-ground routine. The visitors led, but Fiorentina equalised on 51 minutes, with Alex Jimenez collecting possession just outside the box after Cher Ndour's pass, and his shot deflected off Rafa Marin and past a stranded Milinkovic-Savic.
The match ended 1-1, with Napoli dropping points at the Franchi.