Serie A: Napoli Extends Lead with 2-0 Victory Over Torino

Scott McTominay scores a brace as Napoli defeats Torino 2-0, extending their lead in Serie A. Get the latest updates.

Scott McTominay scored a brace as Napoli defeated Torino 2-0, extending their unbeaten streak against Il Toro at home to 13 matches. This win gave Napoli a crucial three-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

The anticipation was palpable at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following Inter Milan's loss to Roma. Napoli capitalized on the opportunity, scoring within seven minutes. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's run into the box set up McTominay, who finished clinically after receiving a pass from Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Che Adams had a significant opportunity to score for Torino shortly after, but his effort was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Eljif Elmas had a shot blocked. Despite the final score, both teams had periods of possession control, with Romelu Lukaku nearly changing the game when he intercepted a pass from Guillermo Maripan in the box, only for the ball to bounce out of play.

Napoli's patience paid off in the 42nd minute when Scott McTominay scored his second goal, meeting Matteo Politano's cross ahead of Cesare Casadei with a clinical first-time finish.

After the restart, Torino dominated possession but couldn't breach Napoli's defense, with Alessandro Buongiorno blocking Karol Linetty's powerful shot. Despite controlling the ball, Torino struggled to create scoring opportunities.

A Scott McTominay brace gives Napoli all three points! 🔝#NapoliTorino pic.twitter.com/x1iYcL4ztU

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 27, 2025

Napoli's comfort was underscored by Torino's inability to record a shot on target throughout the match. The visitors often found themselves unable to gain a touch on the ball, highlighting Napoli's defensive solidity. Injuries to Anguissa and Buongiorno didn't seem to disrupt Napoli's rhythm.

Antonio Conte faced further injury concerns as Stanislav Lobotka limped off in the final minutes. However, Napoli's lead at the top of the table wasn't threatened, and they secured their third consecutive win, moving three points clear of Inter with four Serie A matches remaining.

In contrast, Torino's form slumped, losing two of their last three matches after a strong run where they lost only once in 14 games. Despite this, Torino remains in 10th place.

With two goals, Scott McTominay is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#NapoliTorino pic.twitter.com/TkZLsjnBSZ

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 27, 2025