Napoli defeats Lecce as Lameck Banda collapses during match

Napoli secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Lecce at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in a Serie A match. Lecce opened the scoring in the 3rd minute through Siebert, but Napoli equalized in the 47th minute with a goal from Hojlund and completed the turnaround in the 67th minute with a strike by Politano. The match was interrupted in the 87th minute when Lecce player Lameck Banda collapsed on the pitch clutching his chest. Teammates and opponents immediately signaled for medical assistance, and Napoli manager Antonio Conte was noted for his quick reaction in calling for help. Banda was removed from the stadium by ambulance and later regained consciousness, with reports stating his condition is not considered serious. This result leaves Napoli in third place, nine points behind leaders Inter, while Lecce remains three points above the relegation zone.