Lazio faced a challenging match at the Stadio Olimpico, losing 0-2 to Napoli. The visitors took the lead early in the first half with a goal from Leonardo Spinazzola in the 13th minute. Amir Rrahmani doubled Napoli’s advantage just 18 minutes later, scoring in the 31st minute.
Spinazzola ignited Napoli’s hopes with a powerful shot from inside the box, following a well-placed cross from Matteo Politano. Lazio’s Mattéo Guendouzi and Napoli’s Eljif Elmas both came close to scoring but saw their attempts bounce off the woodwork.
Leonardo Spinazzola was undoubtedly the star of the match, not only scoring a goal but also registering two attempts on target. Defensively, Amir Rrahmani played a significant role, contributing with a goal and solid performances at the back.
Lazio’s coach, Maurizio Sarri, set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Ivan Provedel in goal, with Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, and Luca Pellegrini in defense. The midfield included Mattéo Guendouzi, Danilo Cataldi, and Toma Basic, while Matteo Cancellieri, Tijjani Noslin, and Mattia Zaccagni led the attack.
On the other side, Napoli’s Antonio Conte utilized a 3-6-1 formation with Vanja Milinkovic Savic in goal. The backline featured Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, and Juan Jesus, and the midfield comprised Matteo Politano, Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Leonardo Spinazzola, David Neres, and Eljif Elmas, with Rasmus Hojlund as the lone striker.
Referee Davide Massa officiated the match, which saw Lazio’s hopes dwindle further as they ended the day with red cards for Tijjani Noslin and Adam Marusic late in the second half. For Napoli, Pasquale Mazzochi also received a red card, leaving both teams with diminished numbers as the match concluded.
Next, Lazio will host Fiorentina, while Napoli will face Parma at home. Following this result, Lazio remains in ninth place with 24 points, while Napoli climbs to second with 37 points.
Substitutions for Lazio
61’ – Luca Pellegrini out for Manuel Lazzari
70’ – Danilo Cataldi out for Reda Belahyane, Matteo Cancellieri out for Gustav Isaksen
Yellow Cards for Lazio:
42’ – Mattia Zaccagni (Unsporting behavior)
19’ – Danilo Cataldi (Unsporting behavior)
23’ – Tijjani Noslin (Arguing with an opponent)
Red Cards for Lazio:
35’ – Tijjani Noslin (Second yellow)
42’ – Adam Marusic (Direct red)
Substitutions for Napoli
69’ – David Neres out for Pasquale Mazzochi
77’ – Leonardo Spinazzola out for Miguel Gutiérrez
78’ – Amir Rrahmani out for Alessandro Buongiorno
85’ – Rasmus Hojlund out for Noa Lang, Eljif Elmas out for Giuseppe Ambrosino, Mattia Zaccagni out for Pedro Rodriguez
Yellow Cards for Napoli:
23’ – Amir Rrahmani (Arguing with an opponent)
Red Cards for Napoli:
42’ – Pasquale Mazzochi (Direct red)