Carlo Ancelotti praised his side's maturity as they ensured they didn't fall further behind Serie A leaders Juventus on Monday night, seeing off a determined Atalanta side at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia.
Under pressure after drawing in their last time out against Chievo, Napoli took the lead after just 76 seconds, as midfielder Fabian Ruiz fired home from Lorenzo Insgine's weighted pass. Duvan Zapata equalised for the hosts after the restart, but I Partenopei managed to secure all three points as substitute Arkadiusz Milik smashed home from a tight angle late on to seal the victory.
Speaking to Sky Italia after the match (via Football Italia), Ancelotti said: “We knew Atalanta play very dynamic and aggressive football, so it was tough.