Napoli 3-0 Empoli: Gli Azzurris Close Gap On Inter With Clinical Victory

Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay were the stars as Napoli sealed 3-0 win over Empoli, closing the gap to Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Lukaku contributed with a goal and two assists. McTominay netted once and assisted another, sealing a vital victory for Antonio Conte’s side in their bid for the title. Meanwhile, Empoli remains in relegation trouble, sitting second from bottom with six matches to go.

Updated on: 15 April 2025 12:06 pm

Published at: 15 April 2025 12:06 pm

Serie A: Napoli vs Empoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Scott McTominay, left, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A: Empoli vs Napoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A Soccer: Napoli vs Empoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Romelu Lukaku, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A Soccer: Empoli vs Napoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Juan Jesus, right, challenges for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A Soccer Match: Napoli vs Empoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Scott McTominay, center right, during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A Soccer Match: Empoli vs Napoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's David Neres during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A 2024-25: Napoli vs Empoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Pasquale Mazzocchi, centre, heads the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Serie A 2024-25: Empoli vs Napoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Romelu Lukaku, left, and Empoli's Mattia Viti challenge for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Italy Soccer Serie A: Napoli vs Empoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Billy Gilmour shoots the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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Italy Soccer Serie A: Empoli vs Napoli | Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP

Napoli's Scott McTominay, left, and Empoli's Liam Henderson challenge for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Empoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy.

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