🔗 Share this article The Partenopei Overcome The Biancocelesti in Tempestuous Clash With Three Dismissals First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani delivered a win for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points propels Conte's side to within a single point of Italian league leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter hold third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Amid Absences Despite missing several injured personnel, Napoli controlled the proceedings with measured attacks. The first goal arrived when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani powered a header from another Politano free-kick into the net. They came close to a third shortly after when Elmas watched his effort crash against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break brought further worry for the visitors when a player limped off. This incident triggered a brief confrontation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to my players, performing with such a high standard of quality and intensity while preventing the opposition play is difficult," stated the winning manager. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers flared again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a fierce exchange, requiring the manager to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla suffered a heavy loss at home to lowly Levante. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before scoring two more strikes in the second half to complete a comprehensive win. In other news, Real Madrid face significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their rivals extended their advantage at the summit. Later on late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic Parisian derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses PSG. This match marks the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.
First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani delivered a win for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points propels Conte's side to within a single point of Italian league leaders Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter hold third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a win in their later match. Control Amid Absences Despite missing several injured personnel, Napoli controlled the proceedings with measured attacks. The first goal arrived when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani powered a header from another Politano free-kick into the net. They came close to a third shortly after when Elmas watched his effort crash against the crossbar. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break brought further worry for the visitors when a player limped off. This incident triggered a brief confrontation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to my players, performing with such a high standard of quality and intensity while preventing the opposition play is difficult," stated the winning manager. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers flared again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a fierce exchange, requiring the manager to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla suffered a heavy loss at home to lowly Levante. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before scoring two more strikes in the second half to complete a comprehensive win. In other news, Real Madrid face significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their rivals extended their advantage at the summit. Later on late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic Parisian derby is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face powerhouses PSG. This match marks the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, bringing extra spice to the occasion.