Juventus Dominates Napoli 3-0, Spalletti Widens Conte’s Gap to 9 Points
In a commanding performance, Juventus triumphed over Napoli with a score of 3-0, marking a significant moment in the Serie A season. This victory also widened the gap between head coach Luciano Spalletti and his predecessor, Antonio Conte, to nine points.
Historic Match Results
This match was notable for several reasons. It was the first time Juventus secured a victory over Napoli with a three-goal margin since November 10, 2013. Back then, Juventus was managed by Conte, with goals from Fernando Llorente, Andrea Pirlo, and Paul Pogba.
Kenan Yildiz scored for the second time in the season against Napoli, making him the fifth Juventus player to achieve this feat in the three-point era of Serie A. Other notable players who accomplished this are Cristiano Ronaldo, Alessandro Del Piero, Darko Kovacevic, and Fabrizio Ravanelli.
Juventus Performance Highlights
- Juventus has now recorded three or more goals against Napoli for the first time since April 7, 2021.
- Under Luciano Spalletti since November 1, Juventus has the highest number of positive results among Serie A teams, with 16 matches unbeaten, comprising 12 wins and 4 draws.
- Juventus has also maintained a clean sheet in four of its last five matches across all competitions.
Napoli’s Recent Struggles
The defeat against Juventus marked Napoli’s first loss after five wins and four draws across all competitions. The team has not won in its last three away matches, a streak reminiscent of last September and October.
This match also highlighted the resilience of Juventus after their earlier defeat to Napoli (1-2 on December 7). Since then, they have achieved seven consecutive victories with clean sheets, a record shared with Barcelona among the top five European leagues.
Individual Achievements
- Kenan Yildiz has tallied eight goals and four assists in 21 games this season, surpassing his previous season total.
- Manuel Locatelli reached 300 Serie A appearances, a milestone only surpassed by a handful of midfielders since his debut.
- Filip Kostic matched his personal best in Serie A with three goals this season in just 13 appearances.
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo achieved 300 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, a remarkable feat since joining the club in the 2019-20 season.
This match not only marked a turning point for Juventus but also reflects a shift in momentum in Serie A, with Spalletti’s side showing strong form as the season progresses.
