On April 15 , the 32nd round of the 2024/25 Serie A continued, with Napoli playing against Empoli at the Maradona Stadium. The Azzurri played at home with full firepower, and with Lukaku's outstanding performance and McTominay's double goal, they beat their opponents 3-0, not only continuing their championship momentum, but also narrowing the points gap with Inter Milan, the leader, to 3 points .

At the beginning of the game, Napoli showed a strong desire to attack. In the 16th minute, a corner kick almost changed the score. The ball hit the far post and bounced out, making the Empoli defense sweat. Only two minutes later, the team finally seized the opportunity to counterattack. Lukaku sent a precise pass in the midfield, McTominay dribbled the ball all the way to the top of the penalty area, and decisively shot from a long distance to score, giving Napoli a 1-0 lead.

Although Empoli made a threatening volley shot by Esposito in the 40th minute, it was saved by the Napoli goalkeeper and failed to equalize the score. After the change of sides, the home team continued to suppress the opponent. In the 56th minute, Oliveira sent a diagonal pass from the top of the arc, and Lukaku received the ball and turned to shoot low into the net, changing the score to 2-0.

Just five minutes later, Napoli scored another goal. Lukaku once again showed his ability to mobilize on the right, and a precise cross found McTominay who jumped high in the penalty area. The latter scored a header to complete his second goal and seal the victory for the team. It is worth mentioning that Lukaku scored a luxurious data of 1 goal and 2 assists in this game, becoming the key man for the team's victory.

After that, Napoli created many dangerous situations: in the 71st minute, McTominay missed a hat trick opportunity, his shot hit the post and bounced out; in the 76th minute, Lukaku also missed a single opportunity. Although they failed to further expand the score, the 3-0 result was enough to satisfy the home fans.

With the victory in this game, Napoli continues to consolidate its second place in the standings and will further increase the pressure on Inter Milan, which is at the top of the table. For them, who intend to challenge the league championship, these three points are crucial. Empoli, on the other hand, has fallen into a 17-game winning streak and is currently ranked second from the bottom. The relegation situation is becoming increasingly severe. If they cannot adjust their status as soon as possible, they may fall into the abyss of Serie B.

In the next schedule, Napoli will face many mid-table teams, which will be a great opportunity for them to further catch up with the top of the table. If Empoli still cannot stop the decline, it may face a fateful decision at the end of the season.