Napoli's Italian forward Giacomo Raspadori (right) shoots to miss a goal opportunity during the Italian Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan on April 2, 2023 at the Diego-Maradona stadium in Naples. (PHOTO / AFP)
NAPLES - AC Milan striker Rafael Leao netted twice to give his side a superb 4-0 away victory over leaders Napoli in Serie A on Sunday, moving Stefano Pioli's side up to third place in the standings.
Milan have 51 points, one ahead of fourth-placed Inter Milan, and are four behind second-placed Lazio. Napoli are 20 points clear at the top.
"This is only the first step. There are another nine Serie A games where we must have the same attitude, because we threw away opportunities in the past and cannot do it again. This is a fine win, but it is only one match," Pioli told DAZN.
The match was the first of three clashes between the clubs. Later this month, they will also play against each other in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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AC Milan have 51 points, one ahead of fourth-placed Inter Milan, and are four behind second-placed Lazio. Napoli are 20 points clear at the top
"Whatever the result was going to be this evening, it would not affect the Champions League, as that will be a different experience, atmosphere and everything. It will allow us to study this match and see where we did well or could’ve done better," Pioli added.
The match was the first of three clashes between the clubs. Later this month, they will also play against each other in the Champions League quarter-finals.
"Whatever the result was going to be this evening, it would not affect the Champions League, as that will be a different experience, atmosphere and everything. It will allow us to study this match and see where we did well or could’ve done better," Pioli added.
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It was the first time in more than 22 years that Napoli have lost a Serie A match at home by four or more goals.
