The Partenopei Overcome The Biancocelesti in Tempestuous Clash With Multiple Red Cards
Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani delivered a two-goal victory for the visitors at the Stadio Olimpico in a match overshadowed by three dismissals.
Three points moves Conte's side to within a single point of Italian league leaders Milan, who won on Friday. Inter Milan occupy third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a victory in their evening fixture.
Control Despite Injury Woes
Hampered by the absence of a number of key players, Napoli commanded the proceedings with measured attacks. The opener arrived when Politano's cross was volleyed home by the wing-back at the far post.
The advantage was doubled in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani guided a glancing header from a Politano set-piece into the net. They went close to a third goal shortly after when Elmas watched his effort rattle against the crossbar.
Flashpoints and Dismissals
After the break saw more injury concern for the visitors when a winger was forced off. The stoppage triggered a brief confrontation, leading to bookings for a Napoli defender and the home side's Noslin—who subsequently received a second yellow for a challenge.
"My compliments to my players, performing with this level of technical ability and intensity while preventing Lazio play is difficult," stated the winning manager. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of play."
Tensions flared again late on as two opponents were embroiled in a fierce exchange, prompting the coach to step in. Both individuals were dismissed for their involvement in the incident.
Other Continental Action
In Spain's La Liga, the Andalusian side endured a 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Levante. The visitors took control with a well-worked team goal before adding two more strikes in the second half to seal a convincing win.
In other news, Los Blancos host major must-win when they play Real Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their lead at the top. In the day's other game, Atlético Madrid travel to face Real Sociedad.
Turning to Ligue 1, a landmark capital clasico takes place as Paris FC face giants PSG. The fixture represents the first top-flight meeting between the neighbors in decades, bringing significant intrigue to the occasion.