AC Milan suffered a 2–0 defeat to Napoli at San Siro on October 29, 2024, as Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck in the first half to give the visitors a commanding lead, Softfootball reports.
Napoli drew first blood in the 5th minute when Lukaku converted a well-placed assist from André-Frank Anguissa. Milan struggled to respond, failing to create clear-cut chances despite controlling 62% of possession and completing 542 passes with 92% accuracy.
The second goal came just before halftime in the 43rd minute, with Kvaratskhelia finishing clinically from a Matteo Olivera setup, putting Milan on the back foot heading into the break. Despite substitutions by Massimiliano Allegri, including Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão, the Rossoneri were unable to breach Napoli’s disciplined defense.
Napoli, under Antonio Conte, managed the game effectively, making timely substitutions such as David Neres and Giovanni Simeone to maintain their advantage. Milan registered eight shots with three on target, while Napoli matched them with efficiency, scoring twice from just eight attempts.
The loss marks a setback for Milan in Serie A, highlighting their difficulty in converting possession into goals against well-organized defenses. Napoli, on the other hand, showcased clinical finishing and tactical discipline, securing all three points on the road.
