Napoli enhances its Serie A lead and wins against Atalanta

January 19, 2025 / 11:44 PM

Sharjah 24: In the 21st round of Serie A, Napoli defeated Atalanta 3-2, solidifying their lead in the standings with 50 points, six points ahead of second-place Inter Milan, who will play Empoli later.

Third place with 43 points

Atalanta, currently in third place with 43 points, took the lead in the 16th minute thanks to Mateo Retegui's goal. Napoli levelled the score in the 27th minute with a goal from Matteo Politano, and Scott McTominay added a second goal in the 40th minute.

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta equalised the match in the 55th minute, yet Romelu Lukaku secured the victory for Napoli with a crucial goal in the 78th minute.

The exit of Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

The victory arrives in the context of fans' disappointment regarding the exit of Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has recently transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in the winter transfer window following his request to leave the club.