🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Overcome The Biancocelesti in Heated Encounter Featuring Multiple Dismissals Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a two-goal victory for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. Three points propels Napoli to within a single point of Italian league pace-setters Milan, who won on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Dominance Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key personnel, the southern Italian side commanded the game with measured attacks. The opener came when Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the far post. The advantage was extended in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a header from a Politano set-piece into the net. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Red Cards After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a player was forced off. The stoppage triggered a brief confrontation, resulting in bookings for Rrahmani and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to the lads, performing with this level of quality and intensity while preventing the opposition play is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of play." Tempers boiled over again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a heated exchange, requiring the coach to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly the Granotas. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before scoring two further strikes in the second half to seal a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face major must-win when they play Real Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the summit. Later on late game, Atlético Madrid travel to face Real Sociedad. In France, a landmark capital derby takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture marks the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, adding extra intrigue to the weekend's action.
Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a two-goal victory for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture overshadowed by multiple sendings-off. Three points propels Napoli to within a single point of Italian league pace-setters Milan, who won on Friday. Inter hold third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later match. Dominance Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of a number of key personnel, the southern Italian side commanded the game with measured attacks. The opener came when Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the far post. The advantage was extended in the 32nd minute as the defender powered a header from a Politano set-piece into the net. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Tempers Flare and Red Cards After the break saw more worry for the visitors when a player was forced off. The stoppage triggered a brief confrontation, resulting in bookings for Rrahmani and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second yellow for a challenge. "My compliments to the lads, performing with this level of quality and intensity while preventing the opposition play is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of play." Tempers boiled over again near the end as players from both sides became involved in a heated exchange, requiring the coach to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their part in the incident. Elsewhere Continental Action Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly the Granotas. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before scoring two further strikes in the second half to seal a convincing victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid face major must-win when they play Real Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the summit. Later on late game, Atlético Madrid travel to face Real Sociedad. In France, a landmark capital derby takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture marks the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, adding extra intrigue to the weekend's action.