🔗 Share this article Gli Azzurri Edge Lazio in Heated Encounter Featuring Multiple Red Cards Goals before the break from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a win for the visitors at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture marred by three dismissals. The win moves Napoli to within a single point of Italian league pace-setters AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a victory in their later fixture. Control Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of several injured personnel, the southern Italian side controlled the proceedings with measured build-up play. The first goal arrived when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by Spinazzola at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the net. Napoli went close to a third shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw further injury concern for the visitors when a player limped off. The stoppage triggered a brief confrontation, resulting in bookings for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to my players, playing with such a high standard of quality and physical strength without letting the opposition play is not easy," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of quality." Tensions flared again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated exchange, prompting the manager to step in. Both individuals were shown red cards for their involvement in the incident. Elsewhere European Action Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante established a lead with a fine move before adding two further goals in the second period to complete a convincing victory. In other news, Los Blancos host significant must-win when they welcome Real Betis, after their arch-rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on other match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic capital clasico is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face giants Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture marks the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, adding significant spice to the weekend's action.
Goals before the break from Leonardo Spinazzola and Rrahmani earned a win for the visitors at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture marred by three dismissals. The win moves Napoli to within a single point of Italian league pace-setters AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a victory in their later fixture. Control Despite Absences Hampered by the absence of several injured personnel, the southern Italian side controlled the proceedings with measured build-up play. The first goal arrived when Matteo Politano's cross was volleyed home by Spinazzola at the back post. The advantage was doubled in the first half as the defender powered a glancing header from another Politano free-kick into the net. Napoli went close to a third shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his header crash against the woodwork. Flashpoints and Dismissals After the break saw further injury concern for the visitors when a player limped off. The stoppage triggered a brief confrontation, resulting in bookings for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second yellow for a foul. "My compliments to my players, playing with such a high standard of quality and physical strength without letting the opposition play is not easy," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of quality." Tensions flared again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated exchange, prompting the manager to step in. Both individuals were shown red cards for their involvement in the incident. Elsewhere European Action Over in La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante established a lead with a fine move before adding two further goals in the second period to complete a convincing victory. In other news, Los Blancos host significant must-win when they welcome Real Betis, after their arch-rivals increased their lead at the top. Later on other match, Atleti make the journey to face Real Sociedad. In France, a historic capital clasico is scheduled as the newly-promoted side face giants Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture marks the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, adding significant spice to the weekend's action.