Napoli Edges Past Lecce in Serie A Clash

Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over Lecce in a Serie A match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The win marks Napoli’s third consecutive victory, fueled by a goal from Matteo Politano, ending his 43-game drought and a goal from Rasmus Højlund.

Match Highlights

Lecce took an early lead with a goal from Jamil Siebert in the 3rd minute, capitalizing on a corner kick. Napoli struggled to respond in the first half, but a tactical shift at halftime, introducing Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne, proved pivotal.

Rasmus Højlund equalized for Napoli in the 46th minute, followed by Matteo Politano’s crucial goal in the 67th minute, securing the win for the home side.

Key Players

• Matteo Politano (Napoli): Scored his first goal in 43 games, breaking a lengthy drought.
• Rasmus Højlund (Napoli): Found the back of the net, contributing to Napoli’s comeback.
• Jamil Siebert (Lecce): Opened the scoring for Lecce with a header early in the match.
• Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli): His introduction in the second half significantly impacted the game, assisting in the team’s turnaround.

Lineups

Napoli: Meret, Olivera, Buongiorno, Beukema, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Anguissa, Politano, Santos, Elmas, Højlund.

Lecce: Alex Meret, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathías Olivera, Sam Beukema, Billy Gilmour, Frank Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Leonardo Spinazzola, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Matteo Politano, Miguel Gutiérrez, Rasmus Højlund, Alisson Santos, Giovane, Eljif Elmas, Scott McTominay.

Standings

As of March 14, 2026, Napoli holds a record of 18 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, totaling 59 points. Lecce has 7 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses, accumulating 27 points.

What’s Next

Napoli will look to continue their winning streak in their next Serie A fixture, while Lecce will aim to bounce back from this defeat.

Source: Yahoo Sports, ESPN, Gazzetta.it, Marca