Milan Edges Napoli 2-1 as Serie A Title Race Tightens at Summit

Kevin De Bruyne's move to Napoli was seen as a bold statement of ambition for the club, joining a Serie A rich with experienced stars like Luka Modric at AC Milan. In a recent high-stakes match at San Siro, Napoli faced Milan in a tense encounter where Milan scored early through Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic, with Napoli’s Pervis Estupiñán later receiving a red card. Despite Napoli's possession dominance and De Bruyne scoring a penalty to narrow the deficit, Milan managed to hold on for a 2-1 victory, leaving the Serie A title race tightly contested among Milan, Napoli, and Roma. A notable moment came when Napoli manager Antonio Conte substituted De Bruyne late in the game, a decision that visibly frustrated the Belgian midfielder. Off the pitch, De Bruyne showed sportsmanship by publicly praising Modric on Instagram, highlighting mutual respect despite Napoli's loss. The match underscored the enduring quality of veteran midfielders De Bruyne and Modric, who continue to influence Serie A at ages 34 and 40 respectively.