Napoli denied top spot after another loss to Lazio

Lazio denied Napoli the chance to return to the top of the Serie A standings with a 1-0 away win on Sunday, their second victory this week over Napoli, following their midweek Coppa Italia success.

Lazio advanced at the expense of Napoli in a 3-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, and while two much-changed sides took to the pitch in Naples, the league meeting finished with the same outcome.

⏹️ Full time: #NapoliLazio 0-1

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— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) December 8, 2024

Both sides hit the woodwork in the second half before Gustav Isaksen scored the only goal of the game with a curling strike 11 minutes from time to fire Lazio back into contention in what continues to be a close title race.

Ancora 45’ sul cronometro! 💪

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— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) December 8, 2024

Lazio remain fifth but the win moved them level on 31 points with Inter Milan and Fiorentina, who have both played a game less, while Napoli remain second on 32 points, two behind leaders Atalanta.