Napoli edged closer to clinching the Serie A title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lecce on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Stadio Via del Mare. Giacomo Raspadori’s 24th-minute free kick proved decisive, securing Napoli’s fourth consecutive league win and maintaining their three-point lead over second-placed Inter Milan, who also won later that day.
Match Summary: Lecce 0–1 Napoli
- Goal: Giacomo Raspadori (24′)
- Venue: Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
The match was emotionally charged, beginning with a minute’s silence to honor Lecce’s physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita, who had recently passed away. Tensions escalated when fans threw flares onto the pitch, causing a five-minute interruption.
Napoli had two goals disallowed—one for offside and another due to a foul. Despite Lecce’s efforts, including a shot that hit the crossbar and a late save by Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, the visitors held firm to secure the win.
Serie A Standings (Top 2)
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoli | 35 | 77 |
| 2 | Inter | 35 | 74 |
With three matches remaining, Napoli needs seven points to guarantee the Scudetto, regardless of Inter’s results.
What’s Next for Napoli?
Napoli’s remaining fixtures are against Genoa, Cagliari, and Parma. Securing victories in these matches would crown them Serie A champions for the first time since the Maradona era.
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the extended highlights below:
Lecce vs. Napoli: Extended Highlights | Serie A | CBS Sports Golazo
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