Giacomo Raspadori emerged as the hero for Napoli with an 88th-minute winner against Juventus, propelling his team closer to a European berth in Serie A.
Despite Victor Osimhen’s late penalty being saved by Wojciech Szczesny, Raspadori capitalized on the rebound to secure the crucial victory.
Federico Chiesa appeared to salvage a draw for Juventus with an 81st-minute strike, only for Napoli’s resilience to prevail.
An early goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had put Napoli ahead before Chiesa’s intervention, setting the stage for Raspadori’s heroics.
Despite Juventus missing key chances, including Dusan Vlahovic hitting the post, Napoli held firm to secure the vital three points.
The defeat leaves Juventus trailing leaders Inter Milan by 12 points, highlighting the uphill battle for the reigning champions.
Under manager Francesco Calzona, Napoli continues to impress, with this victory marking their first win at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium under his tenure.
With Napoli now just three points behind sixth-placed Atalanta, their aspirations of European qualification remain within reach as they aim to salvage their season.
Meanwhile, Thiago Motta’s side secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Atalanta, with Lewis Ferguson delivering the decisive blow in the 67th minute, maintaining their grip on fourth place in Serie A
