🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Hold Off The Biancocelesti in Fiery Encounter Featuring Three Red Cards First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a win for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points moves Conte's side to within a single point of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the top with a victory in their evening fixture. Dominance Amid Absences Hampered by the absence of several injured personnel, Napoli commanded the game with patient attacks. The first goal came when Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The lead was extended in the 32nd minute as the defender guided a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the net. They came close to a third shortly after when Elmas watched his effort crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. The stoppage sparked a short altercation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to my players, performing with this level of technical ability and intensity without letting the opposition play is not easy," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers boiled over again late on as players from both sides were embroiled in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to intervene. Both individuals were shown red cards for their involvement in the clash. Elsewhere Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to struggling Levante. Levante took control with a fine team goal before scoring two further goals in the second period to complete a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face major pressure when they welcome Betis, after their rivals extended their advantage at the top. Later on other match, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses PSG. The fixture marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in over 36 years, adding significant spice to the occasion.
First-half strikes from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a win for the visitors at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. Three points moves Conte's side to within a single point of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the top with a victory in their evening fixture. Dominance Amid Absences Hampered by the absence of several injured personnel, Napoli commanded the game with patient attacks. The first goal came when Politano's delivery was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The lead was extended in the 32nd minute as the defender guided a glancing header from another Politano set-piece into the net. They came close to a third shortly after when Elmas watched his effort crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a winger was forced off. The stoppage sparked a short altercation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to my players, performing with this level of technical ability and intensity without letting the opposition play is not easy," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a very high level of play." Tempers boiled over again late on as players from both sides were embroiled in a fierce confrontation, prompting the manager to intervene. Both individuals were shown red cards for their involvement in the clash. Elsewhere Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to struggling Levante. Levante took control with a fine team goal before scoring two further goals in the second period to complete a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face major pressure when they welcome Betis, after their rivals extended their advantage at the top. Later on other match, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic Parisian clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses PSG. The fixture marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in over 36 years, adding significant spice to the occasion.