Napoli put in a commanding performance at the Stadio San Paolo, defeating Cagliari 2-0. This win extends their unbeaten streak to six matches in Serie A and puts them back at the top of the table, with goals coming from Victor Osimhen and Lorenzo Insigne.
Napoli eased to a 2-0 win against Cagliari at Stadio San Paolo Stadium. Napoli dominated the game and notched up a sixth consecutive Serie A victory. Napoli reclaimed the top spot of the table with a comfortable win. Victor Osimhen and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each for their team.
With a perfect opening run, Napoli now sits two points clear of AC Milan. Luciano Spalletti's men have been unstoppable, achieving six wins in six games—a feat they haven't accomplished since the 2017-18 season, when they eventually finished second in the league.
Victor Osimhen's prolific form continues to propel Napoli forward. The Nigerian star ensured his influence on the game early on, scoring the first goal in the 11th minute.
The opening goal came when Osimhen fired home from inside the box following a precise low ball from Piotr Zieliński. The striker has been lethal, scoring four times in his first five league outings and totaling six goals in his last four matches across all fronts.
After heading into the break with a 1-0 advantage, Napoli maintained their pressure in the second half, completely controlling possession. The disparity in quality was evident: Napoli registered seven shots on target compared to Cagliari's lone attempt. Cagliari struggled to find any rhythm or create meaningful chances, while Napoli's attack was surgical, boasting a pass accuracy of 92%.
The lead was doubled in the second half after Osimhen was fouled near the touchline by Diego Godin, earning Napoli a penalty. Lorenzo Insigne stepped up in the 57th minute and calmly converted the spot-kick to make it 2-0.
Napoli nearly added a third when Zambo Anguissa's effort whistled just wide of the post. As Osimhen was substituted for the final 13 minutes, the fans at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona gave him a standing ovation. The striker now shifts his focus toward the upcoming clash with Spartak Moscow, hoping to keep the winning momentum alive.
Over their first six matches, Napoli has been clinical, scoring 16 goals and letting in only two. They currently lead the table with 18 points, followed by AC Milan (16) and Inter Milan (14). In stark contrast, Cagliari continues to struggle; this was their fourth defeat in six games, leaving them in 19th place with only two points.