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·25 January 2025
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·25 January 2025
Romelu Lukaku silenced Juventus’ fans at the Stadio Maradona after scoring the eventual winner for Napoli and his 200th goal in Europe’s top five leagues.
The Belgian star got his name on the scoresheet in Napoli’s 2-1 win over domestic rivals Juventus on Saturday and was the Football Italia Man of the Match.
NAPOLI, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli talks with his coach Antonio Conte during the Serie A match between Napoli and Parma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 31, 2024 in Napoli, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
As shown by Lega Serie A on X, Lukaku shushed towards the away end after scoring the spot-kick to reply to insults from Juventus fans he heard during the match.
As reported by LiveScore, Lukaku has now scored 200 goals in Europe’s top five leagues.
Furthermore, he became the second player in the history of Serie A to score against Juventus with Inter, Roma and Napoli, after Amedeo Amadei, as reported by Opta.
View publisher imprintNapoli have turned this game around! Lukaku scores from the spot! 🎯💥#NapoliJuve 2-1 pic.twitter.com/VkoD9si4QV