| Season: | 1987-88 |
| Manager: | Ottavio Bianchi |
| League Result: | 2nd |
| Cup1 Result: | Quarter-finals |
| Cup2 Result: | Last 32 |
| League Topscorer: | Diego Maradona (15) |
| Season Topscorer: | Diego Maradona (21) |
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| Nextseason: | 1988–89 |
S.S.C. Napoli only just failed to defend its inaugural Serie A title, finishing three points behind A.C. Milan. Napoli proved to be the most offensive team in the entire league, with Careca and Diego Maradona dominating the scoring charts. Due to Milan's strong defence that was not enough for the title, and due to a 3-2 defeat at home to the eventual champions, the title defence got out of reach.
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See main article: 1987–88 Serie A.
See main article: 1987–88 Coppa Italia. First round EightfinalsQuarterfinals
See main article: 1987-88 European Cup. Round of 16
