"Antonio Conte's side were stunned early on at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as Jamil Seibert put Lecce ahead after just three minutes, guiding Antonino Gallo's cross into the top-right corner. The visitors - who are battling to avoid relegation this season - nearly doubled their lead soon after, with Lameck Banda seeing a goal-bound effort well blocked by Mathias Olivera."
"Conte's changes at the break, including the introductions of the recently returned Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay, helped Napoli regain control. The hosts levelled immediately after the restart when Politano picked out Rasmus Hojlund for a simple tap-in from close range 50 seconds after the break."
"Politano ultimately sealed the result in the 67th minute, meeting De Bruyne's flicked corner at the back post with a clever volley that rifled past Wladimiro Falcone. Politano has now provided five assists in 26 Serie A matches this season, trumping his tally of four from last season."
Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over relegation-battling Lecce at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Lecce stunned the hosts with an early goal from Jamil Seibert after three minutes. Antonio Conte's tactical adjustments at halftime, including introducing Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay, shifted momentum. Politano equalized by assisting Rasmus Hojlund's tap-in just 50 seconds into the second half. Politano then sealed the win in the 67th minute with a volley from De Bruyne's corner. The captain ended a goalscoring drought while extending his assist tally to five in 26 Serie A matches this season.
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