Lazio Break The Curse: Three Straight Triumphs At Napoli's Home Stadium

Lazio secured another win tonight, once again defeating Conte's Napoli within a matter of days. This time, the victory came on Napoli’s home turf, the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, with a stunning goal from Danish winger Gustav Isaksen sealing a 1-0 triumph. While unexpected to many, it was no surprise to Baroni and his squad, who approached the match with humility and confidence. The victory also marked a historic milestone for Lazio—achieving their third consecutive league win at Napoli's stadium. 

In recent years, Lazio has turned the tide in their head-to-head record against Napoli, transforming what was once a daunting challenge into a string of successes. Historically, the Maradona Stadium had been a difficult venue for Lazio, with heavy defeats marking their visits. However, over the past three seasons, the Biancoceleste have dominated: 0-1, 1-2, and now another 0-1. These victories include standout moments like Vecino's goal in 2022/23, Luis Alberto's backheel and Kamada's brilliance in 2023/24, and now Isaksen’s decisive strike. This marks the first time in history that Lazio has won three consecutive league matches at Napoli's stadium, breaking a record that previously stood at just two wins during the 2014/15 season. 

The result has intensified the battle at the top of the Serie A standings. Napoli remains in second place with 32 points, while Lazio’s win narrows the gap to just one point, as they climb to 31 points. With the halfway point of the season approaching, matches like tonight’s carry significant weight, especially in direct clashes between title contenders like Napoli and Lazio.