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Napoli Defeat AC Milan 2-1 to Close Gap on Serie A Leaders

First-half goals from Politano and Lukaku secure a vital win for Napoli, bringing them within three points of Inter Milan as AC Milan's struggles deepen.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 Napoli's Matteo Politano celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 AC Milan's Warren Bondo in action with Napoli's Romelu Lukaku and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 AC Milan's Alex Jimenez in action REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku in action with AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Overview

  • Napoli's Matteo Politano scored just 63 seconds into the match, capitalizing on defensive errors by AC Milan.
  • Romelu Lukaku doubled Napoli's lead in the 19th minute, marking his 400th professional goal.
  • Goalkeeper Alex Meret made a crucial penalty save in the second half, preserving Napoli's lead.
  • AC Milan's Luka Jovic scored a late goal, but it wasn't enough to avoid their 13th league defeat of the season.
  • Napoli now sit three points behind Inter Milan, while AC Milan remain in ninth place, nine points away from Champions League qualification.