European wrap: Napoli extend lead and Lens close in on PSG in the latest football action. The top teams of Italy, France, and Spain were in full swing during the matches held on Saturday and Sunday, March 6th and 7th. Napoli furthered their lead in the Italian Serie A with a dramatic win against Bologna, while Lens secured a crucial victory over Reims, taking them closer to the top 3 in the French Ligue 1. Let’s take a closer look at these games and others from around Europe.
Napoli continued their impressive run in Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Lecce, extending their lead at the top of the table. They are now four points ahead of second-placed Juventus, who have a game in hand. The win was secured thanks to an own goal from Lecce in the second half, after Naples’ Lorenzo Insigne had given them the lead in the first. Di Lorenzo’s goal celebration, where he pretended to bowl his teammates over like bowling pins, has since gone viral on social media.
Elsewhere in the league, Lens closed in on PSG with a 1-0 victory over the reigning champions. The win sees Lens leapfrog PSG into second place in the table, while reigning champions PSG have now lost three of their opening nine games in the league. Napoli’s victory has also seen them edge closer to their Scudetto dream.
In other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with many wishing the Juventus star a speedy recovery. Several other players on the Juventus squad have also tested positive, leading to the postponement of their Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev.
The situation with COVID-19 continues to impact football around the globe, with many leagues and tournaments struggling to juggle safety measures along with a full schedule of games. As the pandemic continues, it remains to be seen how football will continue to adapt and change in the coming months.
As the European wrap comes to an end, we have seen some exciting results and gripping matches. Napoli continues to impress with a solid lead in the Serie A, while Lens kept the pressure on PSG in the French Ligue 1. As we look forward to the upcoming fixtures, we can only anticipate more thrilling moments to come. Stay tuned for the next European wrap.
