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Napoli lost last Sunday, September 27, against Milan by 2-1, in a match counting for the fifth round of Serie A. Thus, Antonio Conte's team left San Siro empty-handed, before their meeting against Sporting for the Champions League, already next Wednesday.

The scoreboard was opened when many fans were still entering the stadium. With just three minutes into the game, Christian Pulisic started a run down the left wing of his attack and, with a low cross, provided the ball for Alexis Saelemaekers to make it 1-0. The second accurate shot came from the feet of the American international, at 31 minutes, with a powerful shot near the small area.

Trailing 2-0, Napoli was forced to chase the deficit and received two pieces of good news. Milan was reduced to 10 men after Pervis Estupinan was sent off at 57 minutes, and just at 60’, Antonio Conte's team benefited from a penalty that was not wasted by Kevin De Bruyne. With the final score set at 2-1, there was still time for the return of Rafael Leão, who returned to the field after injury.

Thus, rossoneri and Neapolitans find themselves in a shared lead of the Serie A table, along with Roma. These three teams have a total of 12 points, although the Milanese team is in first place, as they have the best goal difference.

After the away defeat against Milan, Napoli now has a scheduled meeting against Sporting for the second round of the regular phase of the Champions League. The match between the azzurri and the green and whites is set for next Wednesday, October 1, at 8 PM, at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

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