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Napoli Revives Serie A Title Bid with 2-1 Victory Over Fiorentina

Romelu Lukaku's goal and assist propel Napoli to within one point of league leaders Inter Milan.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Fiorentina - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 9, 2025 Napoli players applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Fiorentina - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 9, 2025 Napoli's Giovanni Di Lorenzo in action with Fiorentina's Nicolo Fagioli and Pablo Mari REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Fiorentina - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 9, 2025 Napoli's coach Antonio Conte celebrates after Giacomo Raspadori scores their second goal REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Fiorentina - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 9, 2025 Napoli's Giacomo Raspadori celebrates scoring their second goal along with coach Antonio Conte and teammates REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Overview

  • Napoli ended a five-match winless streak with a 2-1 win against Fiorentina at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
  • Romelu Lukaku scored the opener and assisted Giacomo Raspadori's goal, showcasing a strong performance for the home side.
  • Inter Milan maintained their position at the top of the Serie A table with a 3-2 comeback win over Monza, leaving Napoli one point behind.
  • Fiorentina's struggles continued, with their fourth loss in five matches weakening their chances of breaking into the top four.
  • Juventus and Atalanta, currently third and fourth in the standings, face off later on Sunday as they aim to stay in contention in the title race.