Gli Azzurri Edge The Biancocelesti in Heated Encounter With Three Red Cards
Goals before the break from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani earned a two-goal victory for Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in a match marred by three dismissals.
Three points pushes Conte's side to just one point behind of Italian league leaders AC Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter Milan hold third place but can return to the summit with a win in their evening fixture.
Dominance Amid Injury Woes
Hampered by the absence of a number of injured players, Napoli commanded the proceedings with measured attacks. The first goal came when Politano's delivery was volleyed home by Spinazzola at the far post.
The lead was extended in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani powered a glancing header from a Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas saw his header rattle against the woodwork.
Tempers Flare and Red Cards
The second half saw further worry for the away side when a player limped off. The stoppage sparked a short altercation, resulting in yellow cards for Rrahmani and Lazio's Noslin—who then received a second caution for a challenge.
"I must congratulate my players, performing with this level of technical ability and physical strength while preventing Lazio have control is difficult," stated the triumphant head coach. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of play."
Tempers boiled over again late on as players from both sides were embroiled in a heated confrontation, requiring the coach to step in. The two players were shown red cards for their involvement in the incident.
Elsewhere Continental Fixtures
In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla suffered a heavy loss at home to lowly the Granotas. Levante took control with a well-worked move before adding two further strikes in the second period to complete a convincing victory.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos face major pressure when they play Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their advantage at the top. Later on late match, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad.
In France, a landmark capital clasico is scheduled as Paris FC face giants PSG. The fixture marks the inaugural top-flight meeting between the two clubs in decades, bringing significant spice to the occasion.
