Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to earn Napoli a 3-2 win at Atalanta on Saturday and strengthen their position at the top of the Serie A standings.
The Belgian striker netted 12 minutes from time with a glancing header from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissaâs cross.
Napoli, who lost 3-0 at home to Atalanta earlier this season, lead the table on 50 points, six ahead of Inter Milan who have two games in hand with Atalanta third on 43.
âIâm super happy. Iâm proud. And is difficult to put words on because itâs a big moment and everything.
Atalanta went into the match after three consecutive league draws and the loss to Napoli ended their 16-match unbeaten run.
âIt was a great performance against a very, very strong team. The 3-0 they won against us stayed in our heads, but we have made a big step up since then and now we need to keep going,â Lukaku told Sky Sport Italia.
âIt is another test to see where we are right now, because itâs easy to relax after a victory like this, whereas we need to keep focused and try even harder,â Lukaku added.
Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui continued his outstanding form, scoring his 14th league goal with a left-footed strike into the top corner after 16 minutes to give Atalanta the lead.
Matteo Politano brought Napoli level 11 minutes later, capitalizing on a deflected cross that fell into his path.
Napoli struck back five minutes before the break when Anguissa reached the byline and pulled the ball back for Scott McTominay to slot home from close range.
Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman equalized five minutes after the break, nutmegging Giovanni Di Lorenzo before driving into the box under pressure from three Napoli defenders and sending a low shot into the bottom corner.
Atalanta continued to cause problems but Lukakuâs goal proved decisive for Napoli who host Juventus next Saturday.
