May 03, (THEWILL) – Napoli strengthened their position at the top of Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Lecce on Saturday.
The victory sees Antonio Conte’s side move six points clear of title challengers Inter Milan, who face Hellas Verona later in the day.
Giacomo Raspadori proved the difference maker at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero, converting a free-kick in the 24th minute.
The match experienced early disruption when officials disallowed a Romelu Lukaku goal for offside, followed by a temporary stoppage due to flares thrown onto the pitch.
Lecce mounted significant pressure in search of an equaliser throughout the contest. Kialonda Gaspar struck the crossbar while Thorir Helgason forced goalkeeper Alex Meret into an impressive save.
Napoli also survived a tense moment when VAR reviewed a potential handball penalty incident.
The league leaders maintained their defensive discipline to record their fourth consecutive Serie A victory.
This result increases the pressure on defending champions Inter Milan ahead of their fixture against Hellas Verona.
The win continues Napoli’s impressive form in the 2025 campaign as they pursue their first league title since 2023 when Victor Osimhen led from the front to see them claim the Scudetto.
Antonio Conte’s tactical approach has proven effective as his squad continues to deliver consistent results despite determined opposition.
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