Napoli's Osimhen Leads Charge in Dominant 10-Man Tottenham Win
Napoli absolutely ran riot at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, dismantling a 10-man Tottenham Hotspur side 3-1 in a Champions League Group A clash that saw Victor Osimhen lead the charge.
The game was a brutal affair, with Tottenham immediately thrown on the back foot when Cristian Romero received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle just 13 minutes in. From that moment, the writing was on the wall. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, seized their chance and bombarded Tottenham with an unrelenting wave of attacks.
Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, was a menace throughout the game. His movement was electric, and he was a constant threat to the Spurs backline. He opened the scoring in the 20th minute, slotting home a precise finish after a brilliant through-ball from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
It was a classic case of one-way traffic. Napoli were in complete control, and they extended their lead just before halftime when Piotr Zielinski rifled a shot past Guglielmo Vicario.
After the break, Napoli continued their dominance. The third goal came in the 55th minute, when Osimhen got his second of the night, expertly heading in a cross from Eljif Elmas.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Tottenham pulled a goal back in the 85th minute, with Ivan Perišić scoring from close range. But it was too little, too late. The damage had already been done. This was a Napoli masterclass, a performance of pure dominance and attacking brilliance.
The win was a statement of intent from Napoli, who look incredibly strong in this season's Champions League. With Osimhen in this kind of form, they'll be a real force to be reckoned with.
This was a night to forget for Tottenham, who were simply outclassed. The red card to Romero changed the course of the game, and they were unable to cope with Napoli's relentless pressure. They'll need to find a way to bounce back quickly if they want to make any progress in this group.