Napoli won at the last minute against Venice, this Sunday, during the eighteenth day of Serie A (1-0). A success acquired thanks to a late goal from Giacomo Raspadori, which allowed Antonio Conte's players to join Atalanta at the top of the championship.
Naples returned to Atalanta thanks to its victory this Sunday against Venice during the eighteenth day of Serie A (1-0). Napoli defeated Venice with a goal from Giacomo Raspadori (79th), who propelled a ball that was poorly cleared by the promoted team's defense into the net. Romelu Lukaku had the opportunity to give Naples the advantage from the 37th minute on a penalty, but his attempt was deflected by Venetian goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.
After this third victory in a row, Naples totals 41 points like Atalanta, but the Bergamo club, held to a draw by Lazio on Saturday (1-1), is in the lead thanks to its best goal difference (+23 against +15). Inter, winner at Cagliari on Saturday (0-3), are third, one point behind the leading duo, but with a game less.
Napoli can take the throne next weekend
Naples can go alone in the lead next weekend on the nineteenth day. Antonio Conte's team, leader of Serie A from the sixth to the fifteenth day, will face Fiorentina, while Atalanta and Inter will compete in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
