Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 victory over AC Milan in their Serie A clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The win keeps Napoli’s Scudetto ambitions alive, with Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku scoring in the first half.
Politano opened the scoring just 63 seconds into the match, taking on three Milan defenders before firing a precise volley past goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Lukaku doubled Napoli’s lead in the 19th minute, scoring his milestone 400th professional goal with a scuffed shot following a great interception and pass by Billy Gilmour.
The Belgian striker’s achievement is a testament to his enduring talent and dedication to the sport.
Milan’s Santiago Gimenez missed a penalty in the 69th minute, scuffing his weak effort which was easily saved by Alex Meret. Luka Jovic scored a late consolation goal for Milan in the 84th minute, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
The win moves Napoli to within three points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, keeping the title race alive. As the season enters its final stretch, Napoli’s victory sets up a thrilling conclusion to the Scudetto battle.
With several key matches remaining, Napoli will look to build on this momentum and push for the top spot.
The victory over Milan is a significant boost to Napoli’s title hopes, and they will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches. With several tough fixtures remaining, Napoli will need to maintain their focus and intensity if they hope to overtake Inter Milan at the top of the table.
Napoli’s win was also notable for the impressive performance of Billy Gilmour, who provided the assist for Lukaku’s goal and was a key presence in midfield throughout the match. The Scottish midfielder has been a valuable addition to Napoli’s squad, and his contributions will be crucial as the team pushes for the title.
As the Serie A season enters its final stretch, the title race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. With Napoli, Inter Milan, and other teams still in contention, the remaining matches promise to be intense and unpredictable.