Napoli staged a rousing comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Juventus in Saturday’s (Jan 25) action-packed clash, handing the visitors their first Serie A defeat of the season. On-loan Randal Kolo Muani scored on his debut to give Juve the lead two minutes before the break but Napoli fought back through Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa's equaliser after 57 minutes and Romelu Lukaku's penalty in the 69th to secure the win. Napoli are top on 53 points, six ahead of Inter Milan, who have two games in hand, while Juve are fifth with 37 points. The defeat means Juventus' frustrating season continues, with Thiago Motta's side having been held to 13 draws before finally suffering their first loss of the campaign to Napoli, who are now on a seven-match winning streak in the league.
Romelu Lukaku scored the winner from the penalty spot as Napoli ended Juventus' unbeaten start to the Serie A season.
Juventus, unbeaten in their first 21 league matches under new head coach Thiago Motta, took the lead through debutant Randal Kolo Muani. League leaders Napoli equalised through Frank Anguissa, who headed in his 10th goal for the club in 140 appearances.
Napoli were awarded a penalty 20 minutes from time when Juventus defender Manuel Locatelli brought down midfielder Scott McTominay.
Lukaku, who saw a move to Juventus fall through in 2023, slotted his penalty past Michele di Gregorio for his ninth goal of the season.
The victory extends Napoli's lead over second-placed Inter Milan to six points, though they have played two games more than Simone Inzaghi's side.
Juventus' defeat leaves the club in fifth, 16 points behind Napoli and two points behind Lazio, who occupy the final Champions League spot.
