🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Edge The Biancocelesti in Fiery Clash With Multiple Red Cards Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani delivered a 2-0 triumph for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. The win moves Conte's side to within a single point of Serie A leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key players, the southern Italian side commanded the proceedings with measured build-up play. The first goal came when Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the net. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his effort rattle against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Red Cards After the break saw further worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. The stoppage triggered a short confrontation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Noslin—who subsequently received a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to the lads, playing with such a high standard of quality and physical strength while preventing Lazio play is not easy," stated the winning head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tensions boiled over again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a heated exchange, requiring the manager to intervene. The two players were sent off for their part in the clash. Elsewhere European Fixtures Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante took control with a well-worked move before adding two more strikes in the second period to complete a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Los Blancos host major must-win when they play Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian derby is scheduled as Paris FC visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. This match marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra intrigue to the weekend's action.
Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani delivered a 2-0 triumph for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. The win moves Conte's side to within a single point of Serie A leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key players, the southern Italian side commanded the proceedings with measured build-up play. The first goal came when Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the net. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his effort rattle against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Red Cards After the break saw further worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. The stoppage triggered a short confrontation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Noslin—who subsequently received a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to the lads, playing with such a high standard of quality and physical strength while preventing Lazio play is not easy," stated the winning head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tensions boiled over again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a heated exchange, requiring the manager to intervene. The two players were sent off for their part in the clash. Elsewhere European Fixtures Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante took control with a well-worked move before adding two more strikes in the second period to complete a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Los Blancos host major must-win when they play Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian derby is scheduled as Paris FC visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. This match marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra intrigue to the weekend's action.