🔗 Share this article The Partenopei Overcome The Biancocelesti in Tempestuous Encounter With Multiple Dismissals First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by a trio of red cards. The win propels Conte's side to just one point behind of Italian league pace-setters AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but have a chance to go back to the top with a win in their later fixture. Control Amid Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of a number of injured players, Napoli controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The opener came when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as the defender powered a glancing header from a Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. Napoli went close to a third shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header rattle against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals The second half brought more injury concern for the visitors when a winger limped off. The stoppage triggered a brief altercation, leading to yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently received a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to the lads, playing with such a high standard of technical ability and physical strength while preventing the opposition play is difficult," remarked the triumphant head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tensions flared again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to intervene. Both individuals were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Other European Action Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to struggling Levante. The visitors took control with a fine move before adding two further goals in the second half to seal a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their advantage at the summit. In the day's late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. This match marks the inaugural top-flight encounter between the two clubs in over 36 years, adding significant spice to the weekend's action.
First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Rrahmani secured a two-goal victory for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture overshadowed by a trio of red cards. The win propels Conte's side to just one point behind of Italian league pace-setters AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but have a chance to go back to the top with a win in their later fixture. Control Amid Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of a number of injured players, Napoli controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The opener came when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as the defender powered a glancing header from a Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. Napoli went close to a third shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header rattle against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals The second half brought more injury concern for the visitors when a winger limped off. The stoppage triggered a brief altercation, leading to yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently received a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to the lads, playing with such a high standard of technical ability and physical strength while preventing the opposition play is difficult," remarked the triumphant head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tensions flared again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to intervene. Both individuals were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Other European Action Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to struggling Levante. The visitors took control with a fine move before adding two further goals in the second half to seal a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face significant must-win when they welcome Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their advantage at the summit. In the day's late match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit giants Paris Saint-Germain. This match marks the inaugural top-flight encounter between the two clubs in over 36 years, adding significant spice to the weekend's action.