Early efforts from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani delivered a 2-0 triumph for the visitors at Lazio in a match overshadowed by a trio of red cards.
Three points moves Conte's side to within a single point of Serie A pace-setters Milan, who won on Friday. Inter hold third place but have a chance to go back to the summit with a win in their evening fixture.
Control Amid Injury Woes
Hampered by the absence of several injured players, the southern Italian side controlled the game with patient build-up play. The first goal arrived when Matteo Politano's cross was drilled home by the wing-back at the far post.
The lead was extended in the 32nd minute as Rrahmani guided a glancing header from a Politano free-kick into the bottom corner. Napoli went close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas watched his effort crash against the woodwork.
Flashpoints and Red Cards
After the break saw more worry for the away side when a player limped off. This incident triggered a brief altercation, leading to yellow cards for a Napoli defender and the home side's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently was shown a second caution for a challenge.
"I must congratulate the lads, performing with such a high standard of technical ability and physical strength without letting the opposition play is difficult," remarked the triumphant manager. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of quality."
Tempers flared again late on as players from both sides became involved in a heated confrontation, prompting the manager to step in. The two players were dismissed for their involvement in the clash.
Other European Fixtures
Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to struggling the Granotas. The visitors took control with a fine move before scoring two more goals in the second half to complete a convincing victory.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos face significant pressure when they play Real Betis, after their rivals increased their advantage at the top. Later on late game, Atleti make the journey to face La Real.
Turning to Ligue 1, a historic Parisian clasico takes place as Paris FC face giants Paris Saint-Germain. This match represents the first top-flight encounter between the two clubs in decades, adding extra intrigue to the occasion.
