Matteo Politano scored the only goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan and leapfrogged their opponents to take second place in Serie A.
Antonio Conte's side had home advantage in a cagey encounter that looked to be heading for stalemate until the 79th minute, when a swift attack down the left paid dividends.
Mathias Olivera’s cross caused panic in the Milan defence and substitute Politano emerged at the far post to sweep home a crisp left-footed effort. That took Napoli two points above the visitors but played into the hands of leaders Inter Milan, who now hold a seven-point advantage.
Juventus moved within a point of Como in the battle for a Champions League place.
While Cesc Fabregas’ fourth-placed side were held to a goalless draw at Udinese, Juve banked a 2-0 win over Genoa to chip away at the gap. Bremer and Weston McKennie scored the goals, both netting in the first 17 minutes, while Aaron Martin missed a second-half penalty.
Atalanta also kept their hopes of seeing European action next season afloat with Giorgio Scalvini, Nikola Krstovic and Giacomo Raspadori scoring in a 3-0 win at Lecce.
In LaLiga, third-placed Villarreal were undone 1-0 in their visit to Girona. The only goal of the game came in first-half stoppage time when Pau Navarro sent the ball into his own net.
