Napoli comes from behind to win against Lecce, fear for Banda who collapses with chest pain.

Napoli takes another step towards Champions League qualification. At the “Maradona”, in the 29th round of Serie A, Antonio Conte's team overturns Lecce, winning 2-1: after an initial goal by Jamil Siebert, Rasmus Hojlund and Matteo Politano respond.

Lightning start for the visitors, who take the lead immediately at 3’: from a corner taken by Gallo, Siebert rises and heads in.

The Italian champions try to reorganize, but at 16’ it is still Lecce that poses a threat with Banda, who skips past Politano and shoots: a crucial deflection by Olivera. A minute later, from another corner, Tiago Gabriel nearly doubles the lead but misses the target.

Among the most inspired for the Azzurri is Politano, who at 38’ delivers a precise ball to Hojlund, well contained again by Siebert. At 44’, Stulic receives from Pierotti and shoots at the near post, finding Meret's response; in stoppage time, Politano nearly equalizes with a right-footed shot at the near post that deceives the home crowd.

The second half opens with a transformed Napoli: the equalizer comes quickly with Hojlund, quick to tap in a cross from Politano. The goal shakes Lecce, which struggles to withstand the pressure. At 65’, a left-footed shot from distance forces Falcone into a great save. The turnaround, however, is only postponed: at 67’, Politano strikes on the volley and signs the 2-1.

In the final moments, there are tense moments for Banda, forced to leave due to abdominal pain. Once the game resumes, Conte's men manage the game calmly until the final whistle, achieving their third consecutive victory. With this win, Napoli consolidates third place, rising to 59 points; Lecce remains stuck at 27. Upcoming matches: the Partenopei will be in action on Friday at Unipol Domus against Cagliari; the Salentini, on the other hand, will play on Sunday, March 22 at the Olimpico against Roma.