Goals before the break from Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani delivered a win for the visitors at the Stadio Olimpico in a fixture marred by multiple sendings-off.
The win moves Napoli to just one point behind of Serie A leaders AC Milan, who prevailed on Friday. Inter occupy third place but can return to the top with a win in their later match.
Hampered by the absence of a number of injured personnel, the southern Italian side commanded the proceedings with patient attacks. The opener arrived when Politano's delivery was drilled home by the wing-back at the back post.
The advantage was doubled in the first half as Rrahmani powered a header from a Politano set-piece into the bottom corner. Napoli came close to a third goal shortly after when Eljif Elmas saw his effort crash against the woodwork.
The second half saw further injury concern for the visitors when a player limped off. The stoppage sparked a short confrontation, resulting in bookings for Rrahmani and Lazio's Tijjani Noslin—who subsequently received a second caution for a challenge.
"My compliments to my players, playing with this level of quality and physical strength without letting the opposition have control is not easy," remarked the winning manager. "Our performance was at a exceptional level of quality."
Tensions flared again late on as players from both sides were embroiled in a fierce confrontation, prompting the coach to step in. The two players were sent off for their part in the clash.
Over in La Liga, Sevilla suffered a heavy loss at home to struggling the Granotas. The visitors took control with a well-worked move before scoring two more strikes in the second half to seal a convincing victory.
In other news, Los Blancos host significant pressure when they play Betis, after their arch-rivals extended their advantage at the summit. Later on other game, Atlético Madrid make the journey to face Real Sociedad.
In France, a historic capital clasico takes place as Paris FC face giants PSG. This match represents the inaugural top-flight meeting between the neighbors in over 36 years, bringing significant intrigue to the weekend's action.
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