Scott McTominay scored the only goal of the game as Napoli secured a crucial victory over bottom side Monza, drawing level on points with Serie A leaders Inter. The former Manchester United midfielder netted his ninth league goal of the season in the 72nd minute, maintaining Napoli’s pursuit of the defending champions with just five matches remaining.
The result added to Monza’s woes as they remain eleven points from safety, having only managed to win two league games all season.
Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich took a step closer to clinching the title with a commanding 4-0 win over Heidenheim. Despite their recent Champions League exit, Harry Kane, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, and Joshua Kimmich all found the back of the net as Vincent Kompany’s side extended their lead at the top to nine points with four games left. Leverkusen will look to close the gap to six points with a victory over St Pauli on Sunday.
In La Liga, Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback against Celta Vigo, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a thrilling 4-3 win and move seven points clear at the top of the table. Raphinha’s 98th-minute penalty sealed the victory after Borja Iglesias had scored a hat-trick for the visitors. Despite the win, Barcelona suffered a blow as striker Robert Lewandowski picked up an injury, casting doubt on his availability for upcoming crucial fixtures against Real Madrid and Inter.
In Ligue 1, PSG continued their dominance with a 2-1 victory over Le Harve, maintaining their unbeaten league season. Desire Doue and Goncalo Ramos were on target for the champions, while Issa Soumare pulled one back for the visitors.
The weekend’s football action showcased thrilling performances and crucial victories, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season across Europe’s top leagues.