European roundup: Napoli lead Serie A; Sevilla win to close gap at top

  • Fabián Ruiz scores late winner against Lazio
  • Sevilla six points behind Real Madrid after beating Real Betis 2-1

A dramatic, last-gasp goal from Fabián Ruiz earned Napoli a 2-1 win at Lazio, a victory that sent Luciano Spalletti’s team top of Serie A.

Lorenzo Insigne arrowed a fierce strike into the net to give his side the lead in the 62nd minute. Insigne thought he had added a quickfire second goal only to see his close-range finish ruled out for offside after a VAR review.

That setback looked like it would prove costly when Pedro lashed home the equaliser two minutes from time. The drama was not finished there, however, as a fine finish from Ruiz four minutes into stoppage time snatched victory for Napoli, moving them top above AC Milan, who are level on points but have a worse goal difference.

Continue reading…Fabián Ruiz scores late winner against LazioSevilla six points behind Real Madrid after beating Real Betis 2-1A dramatic, last-gasp goal from Fabián Ruiz earned Napoli a 2-1 win at Lazio, a victory that sent Luciano Spalletti’s team top of Serie A.Lorenzo Insigne arrowed a fierce strike into the net to give his side the lead in the 62nd minute. Insigne thought he had added a quickfire second goal only to see his close-range finish ruled out for offside after a VAR review. That setback looked like it would prove costly when Pedro lashed home the equaliser two minutes from time. The drama was not finished there, however, as a fine finish from Ruiz four minutes into stoppage time snatched victory for Napoli, moving them top above AC Milan, who are level on points but have a worse goal difference. Continue reading…