Injured Milan Surges Past Napoli, Secures Lead

Match Tone and Key Moments

Milan earned a crucial 2-1 victory over Napoli at San Siro in the fifth week of Serie A, highlighting a determined performance from the hosts.

Milan opened quickly, taking the lead inside three minutes as Salimaikieres converted a left‑side cross from Christian Pulisic into the far corner.

Pulisic then doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, receiving a clever ball through Napoli’s back line and finishing past the keeper.

Napoli pulled one back in the 60th minute via a De Bruyne penalty after a foul inside the box.

Milan defended with ten men from the 57th minute following a video-assisted decision that saw a red card shown, yet they held on for the win.

The victory lifts Milan to the Serie A summit with 12 points, edging Napoli on goal difference.

The early goal by Salimaikieres and Pulisic’s assist helped set the tone, with Milan pressing high and staying compact in transition.

Napoli created chances later in the first half and early in the second, but Milan’s defense remained stubborn, and Maignan produced key saves to keep the lead intact.

As the clock wound down, Lorenzo Lucca’s solo effort and Noa Lang’s moments on the left tested Milan’s resolve, while Napoli pushed to equalize late in the game.

Maïgnan? Maignan made authoritative stops, including a sharp save to deny a fierce Napoli strike, preserving Milan’s lead late on.

In the end, Milan’s defense weathered Napoli’s pressure and clinched a famous home win, keeping them on top of Serie A for now.

Napoli’s late forays were met by decisive defending, and Milan closed out the match with discipline and grit.

Punchline: If Milan’s defense were a sniper, the only thing getting shot down tonight would be Napoli’s hopes of equality. Punchline 2: Napoli came to the party with a few fireworks, but Milan brought the safety net—and a win to boot.