Nigerian goalscoring machine Victor Osimhen scored a brace and set up a goal as Napoli produced a sensational performance to thrash Juventus and move 10 points clear in their bid for a first Serie A title since 1990. Juventus had won eight games in a row without conceding but that record was ruthlessly ended at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as Luciano Spalletti’s side tore them apart endlessly.
Victor Osimhen scored twice with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Amir Rrahmani and Elif Elmas also on target.
Argentine World Cup winner Angel di Maria responded for Juventus in the first half after Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia’s goals to reduce the deficit to 2- but it only served to stir the hornet’s nest as Napoli scored three more in the game.
A breathless Napoli display ensured Juventus conceded five goals in a Serie A match for the first time since May 1993.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side had previously only conceded seven top flight goals this season before the Partenopei and are now third, level on points with second-placed AC Milan.
This win underlines the hosts’ credentials for a first Serie A title since Maradona was in their ranks 33 years ago.