Napoli Overcomes Juventus to End Unbeaten Run; Lukaku Scores Milestone Goal
Napoli defeats Juventus 2-1, halting their 29-match unbeaten streak in Serie A, with Romelu Lukaku scoring his 200th goal in top European leagues.
In a significant matchup within the 22nd round of the Italian Serie A, league leaders Napoli achieved a 2-1 victory over Juventus, effectively ending the latter's 29-match unbeaten streak.
The match, held on Saturday, saw Napoli overturn a first-half deficit with a strong performance in the second half.
Juventus, who started the match in a commanding position, took the lead in the 43rd minute.
The goal was scored by Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite the early advantage, Juventus was unable to maintain control after halftime.
Napoli, managed by Antonio Conte, equalized in the 57th minute through André-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
The momentum shifted firmly in favor of the home team as Romelu Lukaku scored the decisive goal from a penalty in the 69th minute.
This marked Lukaku's 200th goal in Europe’s top five leagues, following his scoring record with clubs such as Inter Milan, AS Roma, and now Napoli against Juventus.
Romelu Lukaku's milestone achievement places him alongside Amedeo Amadei as the second player in Serie A history to score against Juventus while playing for Inter Milan, AS Roma, and Napoli.
Despite the defeat, Juventus remains in fifth place in the league standings, having drawn 13 of their 22 matches.
Their most recent loss before this encounter was on March 30, 2024.
Elsewhere in Serie A's 22nd round, Como was defeated by Atalanta 1-2, with goals from Matteo Retegui, and Empoli and Bologna played to a 1-1 draw.
Currently, Napoli leads the Serie A standings with 53 points from 22 matches, followed by Internazionale with 47 points from 20 matches and Atalanta with 46 points from 22 matches.
Serie A, Round 22 Results:
Napoli 2-1 Juventus
Goals: Anguissa (57 mins), Lukaku (69 mins, penalty); Kolo Muani (43 mins)
Como 1-2 Atalanta
Goals: Paz (30 mins); Retegui (56 mins, 70 mins)
Empoli 1-1 Bologna
Goals: Colombo (24 mins); Domínguez (44 mins)
Current Standings:
1. Napoli 53 pts
2. Internazionale 47 pts
3. Atalanta 46 pts
4. Lazio 39 pts
5. Juventus 37 pts
The match, held on Saturday, saw Napoli overturn a first-half deficit with a strong performance in the second half.
Juventus, who started the match in a commanding position, took the lead in the 43rd minute.
The goal was scored by Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite the early advantage, Juventus was unable to maintain control after halftime.
Napoli, managed by Antonio Conte, equalized in the 57th minute through André-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
The momentum shifted firmly in favor of the home team as Romelu Lukaku scored the decisive goal from a penalty in the 69th minute.
This marked Lukaku's 200th goal in Europe’s top five leagues, following his scoring record with clubs such as Inter Milan, AS Roma, and now Napoli against Juventus.
Romelu Lukaku's milestone achievement places him alongside Amedeo Amadei as the second player in Serie A history to score against Juventus while playing for Inter Milan, AS Roma, and Napoli.
Despite the defeat, Juventus remains in fifth place in the league standings, having drawn 13 of their 22 matches.
Their most recent loss before this encounter was on March 30, 2024.
Elsewhere in Serie A's 22nd round, Como was defeated by Atalanta 1-2, with goals from Matteo Retegui, and Empoli and Bologna played to a 1-1 draw.
Currently, Napoli leads the Serie A standings with 53 points from 22 matches, followed by Internazionale with 47 points from 20 matches and Atalanta with 46 points from 22 matches.
Serie A, Round 22 Results:
Napoli 2-1 Juventus
Goals: Anguissa (57 mins), Lukaku (69 mins, penalty); Kolo Muani (43 mins)
Como 1-2 Atalanta
Goals: Paz (30 mins); Retegui (56 mins, 70 mins)
Empoli 1-1 Bologna
Goals: Colombo (24 mins); Domínguez (44 mins)
Current Standings:
1. Napoli 53 pts
2. Internazionale 47 pts
3. Atalanta 46 pts
4. Lazio 39 pts
5. Juventus 37 pts
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