🔗 Share this article Napoli Overcome The Biancocelesti in Heated Clash Featuring Three Dismissals First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by a trio of red cards. The win propels Napoli to within a single point of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the top with a win in their evening fixture. Dominance Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key personnel, Napoli controlled the game with patient build-up play. The opener arrived when Matteo Politano's delivery was drilled home by Spinazzola at the far post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the net. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas watched his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Dismissals After the break brought more injury concern for the away side when a winger limped off. The stoppage sparked a short altercation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who then received a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate the lads, playing with this level of quality and physical strength while preventing the opposition play is not easy," remarked the triumphant manager. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers flared again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a heated confrontation, requiring the manager to step in. The two players were dismissed for their part in the clash. Other Continental Fixtures Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. The visitors established a lead with a well-worked move before scoring two more strikes in the second half to seal a convincing victory. In other news, Real Madrid host significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their arch-rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late game, Atleti travel to face La Real. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain. This match represents the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.
First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by a trio of red cards. The win propels Napoli to within a single point of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the top with a win in their evening fixture. Dominance Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key personnel, Napoli controlled the game with patient build-up play. The opener arrived when Matteo Politano's delivery was drilled home by Spinazzola at the far post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the net. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas watched his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Dismissals After the break brought more injury concern for the away side when a winger limped off. The stoppage sparked a short altercation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who then received a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate the lads, playing with this level of quality and physical strength while preventing the opposition play is not easy," remarked the triumphant manager. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers flared again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a heated confrontation, requiring the manager to step in. The two players were dismissed for their part in the clash. Other Continental Fixtures Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. The visitors established a lead with a well-worked move before scoring two more strikes in the second half to seal a convincing victory. In other news, Real Madrid host significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their arch-rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late game, Atleti travel to face La Real. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain. This match represents the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.