Napoli claims a solid 2-0 victory at San Siro over Milan, thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Both players celebrated their success on the field and on social media, referencing EA Sports FC’s “Pro Club” mode, drawing a parallel between virtual soccer and real-life achievements. For Lukaku, the goal against Milan held special meaning, marking his fifth goal against the Rossoneri—almost a “derby” goal given his history with Inter. This win keeps Napoli firmly at the top of the standings, piling pressure on their closest rivals to close the gap.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli is riding an exceptional wave of form. Today’s victory marks their fifth consecutive league win, a streak they hadn’t achieved since February 2023, when Spalletti’s Napoli put together eight straight wins en route to the Scudetto. This season, among the top five European leagues, only Barcelona has done better, with ten wins overall, while Napoli boasts eight victories out of ten matches.
The stats highlight Napoli’s strength and effectiveness. Since their season-opening 3-0 loss to Verona, they’ve achieved eight wins and one draw—a scoreless game against Juventus. Their defense is solid, conceding only two goals (against Parma and Como), showcasing the balance that has become Conte’s secret weapon.
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This start closely resembles the electrifying beginning of Spalletti’s title-winning Napoli two years ago, when they also reached 25 points in their first ten matches. Conte seems to have found the formula to keep the team consistent, maintaining high intensity and focus, laying the foundation for a promising season.
Napoli’s victory highlights a challenging moment for Fonseca’s Milan, who are struggling to keep up with the league’s top teams. With only 14 points from nine matches, Milan now trails Napoli by 11 points—a substantial gap that complicates any chance of a comeback. Compared to last year, the difference is stark: at this point in the 2023-2024 season, Milan had 21 points, whereas this season they’re stuck at 14, reflecting a lackluster start under Fonseca. Despite substitutions made during the second half, Milan failed to find a spark and ended the game without posing a real threat.
