Napoli Thrash Empoli to Close the Gap on Inter Milan
Napoli kept their Serie A title hopes alive with a dominant display against a helpless Empoli, delivering a statement performance that underlined their intent in the fiercely contested Scudetto race.
The Southern giants were ruthless from the first whistle, dismantling Empoli in a match that was never in doubt. Goals came in quick succession, showcasing Napoli’s attacking firepower and tactical sharpness.
With this emphatic win, Napoli have now narrowed the gap to league leaders Inter Milan to just three points. The race for the Scudetto is wide open once again, and the drama in Italy’s top flight is far from over.
2024-25 Serie A: Current Standings
2024-25, Italy - Serie A
Napoli - Empoli 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: McTominay, 18 (1:0); Lukaku R., 56 (2:0); McTominay, 61 (3:0)
Napoli: Meret; Juan Jesus (Marín Ra., 72); Rrahmani Am.; Olivera M.; Mazzocchi (Spinazzola, 75); Gilmour B. (Billing, 82); McTominay; Politano (Ngongé, 82); Lobotka; Neres; Lukaku R. (Raspadori, 82)
Bench: Turi; Scuffet; Okafor; Hasa; Simeone
Yellow Cards: Lukaku R. 42
Empoli: Vasquez D.; Goglichidze S.; Pezzella; Viti M. (Ebuehi, 72); Marianucci; Grassi; Henderson L. (Kovalenko, 82); Fazzini (Colombo, 61); Cacace (Sambia, 82); Gyasi E.; Esposito Se.
Bench: Silvestri; Seghetti; Brancolini; De Sciglio; Tosto L.; Bacci; Campaniello; Konate I.
Yellow Cards: Goglichidze S. 87
