SSC Napoli secured a vital 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, closing the gap to league leaders Inter Milan to just three points.
Napoli started strong, with Matteo Politano finding the net early. Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead in the 19th minute, giving the home side a comfortable advantage. Despite a late goal from Luka Jović in the 84th minute, Milan couldn’t find an equalizer. They held on to claim all three points.
This win keeps Antonio Conte’s team in the 2024-25 Serie A title race. With just a few points separating them from the top, the battle for the championship remains intense.
On the other hand, AC Milan’s 13th league loss of the season leaves them in ninth place with 47 points, intensifying the pressure on coach Sergio Conceicao. The team faced challenges even before kickoff, with key player Ruben Loftus-Cheek undergoing emergency appendix surgery just hours before the match and Malick Thiaw sidelined due to intestinal issues.
Coach Conceicao described the defeat as a “black day” for Milan, emphasizing the impact of missing crucial players and the need for the team to regroup ahead of their upcoming Coppa Italia semifinal against rivals Inter Milan.
For Napoli, this win boosts their title aspirations and demonstrates their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. With only a handful of matches remaining in the 2024-25 Serie A season, the title race promises to be thrilling.
Match Summary:
🗓 2024-25 Serie A Season
⚽ Napoli 2-1 AC Milan
📍 Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Goals:
✅ Matteo Politano – 2′ (1-0)
✅ Romelu Lukaku – 19′ (2-0)
⚽ Luka Jović – 84′ (2-1)
Napoli fans will be happy with this crucial win. Can they maintain their momentum in the title race? Stay tuned for more Serie A updates!
