Napoli Tops AC Milan 2-1 to Close Gap in Serie A Title Race

Napoli secured a vital 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, moving within three points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan. The match started dramatically with Matteo Politano scoring just 63 seconds in, followed by Romelu Lukaku doubling the lead in the 19th minute. Milan struggled to respond, missing a penalty in the 69th minute when Santiago Gimenez's shot was saved by Napoli's goalkeeper Alex Meret. Luka Jovic managed to pull one back for Milan in the 84th minute, but despite increased pressure, they could not find an equalizer. This win marks Napoli's second victory in eight league matches, while Milan remains in ninth place, intensifying the scrutiny on their coach. With 64 points, Napoli is now six points clear of third-placed Atalanta, maintaining their title challenge.