🔗 Share this article The Partenopei Overcome The Biancocelesti in Tempestuous Encounter Featuring Multiple Dismissals Goals before the break from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. Three points pushes Napoli to within a single point of Serie A pace-setters Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a victory in their later fixture. Dominance Amid Absences Hampered by the absence of several key personnel, the southern Italian side commanded the game with measured attacks. The first goal arrived when Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was extended in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani powered a header from a Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third shortly after when Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Dismissals The second half saw further injury concern for the away side when a winger was forced off. The stoppage triggered a short altercation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate my players, playing with this level of technical ability and physical strength while preventing Lazio have control is difficult," remarked the winning manager. "We played at a exceptional level of quality." Tensions flared again late on as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, requiring the coach to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action In Spain's La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a heavy loss at home to struggling the Granotas. The visitors established a lead with a fine team goal before adding two more strikes in the second period to complete a comprehensive win. In other news, Los Blancos host major pressure when they play Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses PSG. This match represents the first top-flight encounter between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.
Goals before the break from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. Three points pushes Napoli to within a single point of Serie A pace-setters Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a victory in their later fixture. Dominance Amid Absences Hampered by the absence of several key personnel, the southern Italian side commanded the game with measured attacks. The first goal arrived when Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was extended in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani powered a header from a Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third shortly after when Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Dismissals The second half saw further injury concern for the away side when a winger was forced off. The stoppage triggered a short altercation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate my players, playing with this level of technical ability and physical strength while preventing Lazio have control is difficult," remarked the winning manager. "We played at a exceptional level of quality." Tensions flared again late on as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, requiring the coach to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action In Spain's La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a heavy loss at home to struggling the Granotas. The visitors established a lead with a fine team goal before adding two more strikes in the second period to complete a comprehensive win. In other news, Los Blancos host major pressure when they play Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses PSG. This match represents the first top-flight encounter between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.