🔗 Share this article Napoli Hold Off Lazio in Tempestuous Contest With Multiple Dismissals First-half strikes from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani earned a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. The win moves Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A pace-setters Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a win in their evening match. Control Despite Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of several key personnel, Napoli controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The first goal arrived when Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The lead was extended in the first half as Rrahmani guided a header from another Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas saw his effort rattle against the crossbar. Tempers Flare and Dismissals After the break brought further injury concern for the away side when a winger was forced off. This incident sparked a short confrontation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate the lads, playing with this level of technical ability and physical strength while preventing the opposition have control is not easy," stated the winning head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tempers boiled over again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated exchange, prompting the coach to intervene. Both individuals were dismissed for their part in the incident. Other Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante took control with a well-worked move before scoring two further strikes in the second period to seal a convincing victory. In other news, Los Blancos face major must-win when they welcome Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the summit. Later on other game, Atlético Madrid travel to face La Real. In France, a historic Parisian derby takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses PSG. The fixture marks the inaugural top-flight encounter between the two clubs in decades, adding extra intrigue to the weekend's action.
First-half strikes from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani earned a two-goal victory for Napoli at Lazio in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off. The win moves Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A pace-setters Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but can return to the summit with a win in their evening match. Control Despite Injury Woes Hampered by the absence of several key personnel, Napoli controlled the proceedings with patient attacks. The first goal arrived when Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the back post. The lead was extended in the first half as Rrahmani guided a header from another Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas saw his effort rattle against the crossbar. Tempers Flare and Dismissals After the break brought further injury concern for the away side when a winger was forced off. This incident sparked a short confrontation, resulting in bookings for a Napoli defender and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who then was shown a second caution for a challenge. "I must congratulate the lads, playing with this level of technical ability and physical strength while preventing the opposition have control is not easy," stated the winning head coach. "We played at a very high level of play." Tempers boiled over again near the end as two opponents became involved in a heated exchange, prompting the coach to intervene. Both individuals were dismissed for their part in the incident. Other Continental Fixtures In Spain's La Liga, Sevilla endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. Levante took control with a well-worked move before scoring two further strikes in the second period to seal a convincing victory. In other news, Los Blancos face major must-win when they welcome Betis, after their rivals increased their lead at the summit. Later on other game, Atlético Madrid travel to face La Real. In France, a historic Parisian derby takes place as the newly-promoted side visit powerhouses PSG. The fixture marks the inaugural top-flight encounter between the two clubs in decades, adding extra intrigue to the weekend's action.