Napoli returned to winning ways after beating Monza 4-1 at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, on matchday nine of Serie A. The victory was achieved thanks to the goals of Rasmus Hojlund, Matteo Politano, Rafa Marín and Kevin DeBruyne, while Monzino striker GustavoVarela equalized the score with his seventh goal of the season. The match, supervised by referee Giovanni Ayroldi, showed a dominant Napoli in the second half, which remained firm despite the absence of Stanislav Lobotka.
Napoli, led by Marco Landucci to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was sent off in the previous match against Roma, showed an aggressive attitude and control of the game that allowed them to open the gap in the 10th minute. GiovanniDiLorenzo threw a deep pass to Hojlund, who broke away from the defense and finished with a cross shot that slipped into the corner. Monza tried to respond with quick transitions and focused their attack on Varela, who scored a header in the 43rd minute after a cross from Robinson. This goal made Varela the top scorer in the league, with eight goals.
The second half was decisive for Naples. In the 48th minute, Politano took advantage of a loose ball inside the area and placed a precise shot in the bottom left corner, putting the Neapolitan team ahead again. Rafa Marín's goal came in the 62nd minute, when he rose in a corner and connected with a header that added the third goal for southern Italy. The last score came in the 67th minute, when DeBruyne, after a challenge by NoaLang, shot between the goalkeeper's legs, sealing the 4‑1.
Monza suffered several yellow cards, including one for coach IvanJuric, and failed to maintain the pace of their first half. Napoli, for their part, showed fluid play and solid defense, with the intervention of VanjaMilinković‑Savić in goal. The result leaves Napoli with three more points and allows them to advance in the table, while Monza is left with a defeat that affects their position in the standings. Napoli's next match is shaping up to be an opportunity to consolidate their position in Serie A, while Monza will look to bounce back in their next match.