The Partenopei Overcome The Biancocelesti in Fiery Encounter With Three Dismissals
Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani secured a 2-0 triumph for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a match overshadowed by a trio of red cards.
The win moves Napoli to within a single point of Serie A pace-setters AC Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a win in their later fixture.
Dominance Despite Injury Woes
Despite missing several key personnel, Napoli controlled the game with patient attacks. The opener arrived when Politano's cross was drilled home by Spinazzola at the far post.
The lead was doubled in the first half as Rrahmani powered a header from another Politano set-piece into the net. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his effort crash against the crossbar.
Tempers Flare and Dismissals
The second half brought further worry for the visitors when a winger limped off. The stoppage triggered a short confrontation, leading to yellow cards for Rrahmani and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who then received a second caution for a foul.
"I must congratulate the lads, playing with this level of technical ability and physical strength without letting Lazio have control is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of quality."
Tensions flared again late on as players from both sides were embroiled in a heated exchange, requiring the manager to step in. Both individuals were dismissed for their involvement in the clash.
Other European Action
In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly the Granotas. Levante took control with a well-worked team goal before scoring two more strikes in the second period to seal a convincing victory.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos host major pressure when they play Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the summit. Later on late game, Atlético Madrid travel to face La Real.
Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital clasico takes place as the newly-promoted side face giants PSG. This match marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, adding extra spice to the occasion.
