Soccer-Napoli claim 2-1 win over Milan to keep pace in title race

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 Napoli's Matteo Politano celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -First-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku earned Napoli a 2-1 victory over visitors AC Milan on Sunday to move three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Napoli, who came into the contest with only one win in their last seven league matches, have 64 points, six clear of third-placed Atalanta, who lost at Fiorentina earlier on Sunday. Defending champions Inter beat Udinese 2-1 at home.