🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Edge The Biancocelesti in Fiery Contest Featuring Three Dismissals First-half strikes from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a 2-0 triumph for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points pushes Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A leaders Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the top with a win in their later fixture. Control Amid Absences Despite missing a number of injured players, Napoli controlled the game with patient 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 the defender guided a header from another Politano set-piece into the net. They went close to a third shortly after when Elmas saw his header rattle against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. This incident sparked a short confrontation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to my players, playing with such a high standard of technical ability and physical strength without letting Lazio play is difficult," stated the winning head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of quality." Tempers flared again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the clash. Elsewhere European Action Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a heavy loss at home to struggling Levante. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before adding two further strikes in the second period to seal a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Los Blancos face major pressure when they welcome Real Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atleti travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark Parisian clasico is scheduled as Paris FC visit giants PSG. This match marks the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, bringing extra spice to the weekend's action.
First-half strikes from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a 2-0 triumph for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points pushes Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A leaders Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the top with a win in their later fixture. Control Amid Absences Despite missing a number of injured players, Napoli controlled the game with patient 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 the defender guided a header from another Politano set-piece into the net. They went close to a third shortly after when Elmas saw his header rattle against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. This incident sparked a short confrontation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to my players, playing with such a high standard of technical ability and physical strength without letting Lazio play is difficult," stated the winning head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of quality." Tempers flared again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the clash. Elsewhere European Action Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a heavy loss at home to struggling Levante. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before adding two further strikes in the second period to seal a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Los Blancos face major pressure when they welcome Real Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on late match, Atleti travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark Parisian clasico is scheduled as Paris FC visit giants PSG. This match marks the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, bringing extra spice to the weekend's action.