🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Hold Off The Biancocelesti in Fiery Clash Featuring Three Red Cards Early efforts from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a 2-0 triumph for Napoli at Lazio in a match marred by multiple sendings-off. The win pushes Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Despite Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of a number of injured players, the southern Italian side commanded the game with patient attacks. The opener came when Matteo Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as Rrahmani guided a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. They went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break brought more injury concern for the visitors when a player limped off. This incident triggered a short altercation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "I must congratulate my players, playing with this level of quality and intensity without letting the opposition have control is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of quality." Tensions boiled over again near the end as two opponents were embroiled in a heated confrontation, requiring the coach to intervene. Both individuals were sent off for their part in the clash. Other European Fixtures Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly the Granotas. The visitors established a lead with a fine move before scoring two more goals in the second period to complete a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid host major must-win when they welcome Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the summit. In the day's other match, Atleti travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian clasico is scheduled as Paris FC face giants PSG. This match marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the neighbors in over 36 years, adding significant intrigue to the occasion.
Early efforts from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a 2-0 triumph for Napoli at Lazio in a match marred by multiple sendings-off. The win pushes Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Despite Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of a number of injured players, the southern Italian side commanded the game with patient attacks. The opener came when Matteo Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as Rrahmani guided a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. They went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break brought more injury concern for the visitors when a player limped off. This incident triggered a short altercation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "I must congratulate my players, playing with this level of quality and intensity without letting the opposition have control is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of quality." Tensions boiled over again near the end as two opponents were embroiled in a heated confrontation, requiring the coach to intervene. Both individuals were sent off for their part in the clash. Other European Fixtures Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly the Granotas. The visitors established a lead with a fine move before scoring two more goals in the second period to complete a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid host major must-win when they welcome Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the summit. In the day's other match, Atleti travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian clasico is scheduled as Paris FC face giants PSG. This match marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the neighbors in over 36 years, adding significant intrigue to the occasion.