Napoli Stay Top of Serie A with 3-1 Victory
Napoli maintained their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a 3-1 win over Inter Milan, thanks to goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. The victory puts Napoli top of the table.
Inter Milan pushed hard for an equalizer after the break, launching wave after wave of attacks...
De Bruyne's penalty and McTominay's strike sealed Napoli's win over Inter. Napoli bounced back from their 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring from the penalty spot, before Scott McTominay doubled the lead after Hakan Calhanoglu had pulled one back for Inter. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sealed the win for Napoli in the 66th minute.
The match was a closely contested encounter, with Napoli's high pressing and speedy transitions proving effective against Inter's 3-5-2 setup. Inter struggled to create chances, despite dominating possession, and Napoli's defensive solidity ultimately secured their victory.
Napoli record a big win! 👏#NapoliInter pic.twitter.com/JgtQZmbOms
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 25, 2025
Napoli's win lifts them to the top of the Serie A table with 18 points, edging ahead of AC Milan and Inter, who sit third on 15 points. Inter's defeat ends their unbeaten run, and they trail Napoli by three points.
A clever flick from Frank Anguissa found Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who was fouled by Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the box. After a lengthy VAR review, Kevin De Bruyne stepped up to convert the resulting penalty, showing composure to slot it home. However, his celebration was short-lived, as he limped off moments later with a hamstring injury, forcing a substitution.
Inter Milan pushed hard for an equalizer after the break, launching wave after wave of attacks. Denzel Dumfries and Francesco Acerbi both had promising headers, but fortune wasn't on their side as they clipped the woodwork. Despite their best efforts, Inter couldn't find a way past the Napoli defense, and the hosts went into halftime with a 2-1 lead.
A decisive goal and Panini Player of the Match Award for Anguissa 👏🏆#NapoliInter pic.twitter.com/a4B2QApKne
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 25, 2025
Napoli sealed the win with a stunning individual effort from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who burst into the box, drawing defenders before unleashing a powerful shot past Yann Sommer. The goal effectively ended the contest, allowing Napoli to maintain their perfect home record this season. The victory propelled Napoli to the top of the Serie A table, three points clear of fourth-placed Inter and one point ahead of AC Milan.
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