Napoli Storm to Top of Serie A with Impressive 3-1 Win Over Atalanta
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In a resounding display of dominance, Napoli surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a 3-1 home victory over Atalanta. The win, sparked by David Neres' double in the first half, marked a triumphant return to form for Antonio Conte's side, who had slipped to second place after a recent dip in form. Napoli's 25 points now sit them atop the standings, one point ahead of Inter Milan, AS Roma, and Bologna. The defending champions' resurgence was made all the more impressive by the fact that they had been struggling to find their footing in their previous two games, earning just one point. Atalanta, led by Raffaele Palladino in his first game since replacing Ivan Juric, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. The visitors' best chance of a comeback came when Gianluca Scamacca pulled one goal back in the 52nd minute, but Napoli's lead was too great to overcome. The win marked a significant turnaround for Napoli, who looked full of energy and purpose from the opening whistle. Rasmus Hojlund's clever flick set up Neres for his first goal, and the Brazilian's second, seven minutes before the break, left Atalanta reeling. Napoli's comfortable 3-0 lead at halftime was further extended by Noa Lang's powerful header just before the break, and though Atalanta continued to apply pressure in the second half, Napoli's defense held firm to secure the three points and reclaim the top spot in Serie A.
