Serie A: Napoli Edge AC Milan 2-1 to Revive Scudetto Hopes

Napoli revived their Scudetto hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 win over AC Milan in Serie A. Get the latest updates on Napoli, AC Milan, and the Serie A title race.

SSC Napoli, contenders for the Scudetto, secured a crucial 2-1 victory over AC Milan, marking only their second win in eight Serie A matches. The triumph was fueled by first-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku.

Napoli's urgency to win was amplified by Inter's earlier victory, which extended their lead at the top of the Serie A table to six points. Recognizing the importance of the match, Antonio Conte's Napoli came out strong, scoring within the first 65 seconds. Giovanni Di Lorenzo's long pass found Politano, who skillfully controlled the ball and slotted it into the bottom corner, beyond the reach of Mike Maignan.

With momentum on their side, Napoli sought to capitalize on their advantage. After Frank Anguissa's audacious flick narrowly missed the target, Napoli doubled their lead in the 19th minute. Billy Gilmour's well-timed pass released Lukaku in the box, and the Belgian striker took a touch to compose himself before calmly finishing into the far corner.

AC Milan was caught off guard by Napoli's dominant start and struggled to gain traction in the contest as the first half unfolded. Despite enjoying significant possession in the final third, Milan found clear-cut opportunities scarce, allowing Napoli to maintain their two-goal cushion at halftime.

Napoli take all three points! 🔵#NapoliMilan #KeepRacismOUT pic.twitter.com/jEqfDFz6Kh

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 30, 2025

In the early stages of the second half, Napoli continued to keep Milan at bay. A wasted chance by Santiago Gimenez, who curled the ball over from the edge of the box, encapsulated Milan's frustration. As the clock ticked into the final 25 minutes, Milan squandered a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit. Gimenez's penalty, awarded after Philip Billing fouled Theo Hernandez in the area, was saved by Alex Meret, seemingly sealing Milan's fate.

However, Milan's persistence eventually paid off, as they scored a deserved consolation goal with six minutes remaining. Substitute Luka Jovic tapped home Theo Hernandez's low delivery, narrowing the deficit and providing a glimmer of hope, albeit too late to alter the outcome.

Matteo Politano is the Panini Player of the Match for #NapoliMilan! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PaANeyYQvu

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 30, 2025

Milan's late strike, their seventh goal in the final 20 minutes of their last eight league matches, sparked a thrilling finale as Conceicao's team pushed for a stunning equalizer. However, Napoli's defense stood firm under intense pressure, enabling them to claim their first home victory over Milan in seven encounters.