Victor Osimhen’s 20th goal of the season helped Napoli beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt away in Germany in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a penalty saved before Osimhen struck when he turned in Hirving Lozano’s superb pass in the first half.
It got worse for Frankfurt midway through the second half as Randal Kolo Muani was sent off for standing on Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s foot as they challenged for possession.
Napoli secured a big advantage for the return leg in Italy on Wednesday, 15 March when Giovanni di Lorenzo then added a second goal by placing into the far corner.
The victory comes after they went into this game on the back of five successive wins and .
Luciano Spalletti’s side looked confident from the outset, with their pace on the attack often causing problems for the German hosts.
Gli Azzurri have been in superb form this season and sit 15 points clear at the top of Serie A.