🔗 Share this article Napoli Overcome Lazio in Heated Contest Featuring Multiple Red Cards Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani delivered a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a match marred by three dismissals. This result moves Napoli to within a single point of Serie A leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the top with a victory in their evening match. Control Amid Injury Woes Despite missing several injured players, the southern Italian side controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The opener arrived when Matteo Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the far post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw further injury concern for the visitors when a player was forced off. This incident sparked a brief altercation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Noslin—who then received a second yellow for a foul. "I must congratulate my players, performing with this level of technical ability and intensity without letting Lazio play is difficult," remarked the triumphant manager. "We played at a exceptional level of quality." Tempers boiled over again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated confrontation, requiring the coach to intervene. The two players were sent off for their involvement in the clash. Elsewhere Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante established a lead with a well-worked team goal before adding two more goals in the second half to seal a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face significant pressure when they welcome Real Betis, after their rivals extended their lead at the summit. Later on other game, Atlético Madrid travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture represents the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in over 36 years, bringing extra spice to the occasion.
Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani delivered a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a match marred by three dismissals. This result moves Napoli to within a single point of Serie A leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the top with a victory in their evening match. Control Amid Injury Woes Despite missing several injured players, the southern Italian side controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The opener arrived when Matteo Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the far post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw further injury concern for the visitors when a player was forced off. This incident sparked a brief altercation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Noslin—who then received a second yellow for a foul. "I must congratulate my players, performing with this level of technical ability and intensity without letting Lazio play is difficult," remarked the triumphant manager. "We played at a exceptional level of quality." Tempers boiled over again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated confrontation, requiring the coach to intervene. The two players were sent off for their involvement in the clash. Elsewhere Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante established a lead with a well-worked team goal before adding two more goals in the second half to seal a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face significant pressure when they welcome Real Betis, after their rivals extended their lead at the summit. Later on other game, Atlético Madrid travel to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture represents the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in over 36 years, bringing extra spice to the occasion.