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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the final match of Serie A Round 32 as Napoli host strugglers Empoli at the Stadio Maradona.

It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST).

It’s a must-win game for Antonio Conte’s men, who sit second in the Serie A table, six points behind leaders Inter, but with a game in hand.

The Partenopei have only won two of the last nine league matches, but Empoli’s record is even worse, as the Tuscans have not won a league match since the start of 2025.

Nevertheless, they are just two points away from survival, as 17th-placed Lecce are just two points above.

Napoli will rely on David Neres, Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku in attack, while Empoli will look to Sebastiano Esposito up front.

Follow all the live updates from the Stadio Maradona and post-match reactions below, on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.

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Conte's post-match comments

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McTominay and Politano post-match comments

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Match report

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93'

FT: Napoli 3-0 Empoli

Massive Lukaku performance to give Napoli all three points! Match report coming out in a second.

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90'

Three minutes of added time.

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Double Vasquez save to deny McTominay and Neres.

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81'

More subs.

Napoli: Gilmour, Politano, Lukaku out, Billing, Raspadori and Ngonge in.

Empoli: Cacace, Henderson out. Kovalenko, Sambia in.

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Napoli's second half goals...

2025-04-14 21:26:02

76'

Lukaku close! Sliding attempt from close range from a perfect David Neres’ pass. His shot is inches wide of the far post. Lukaku is ON FIRE tonight.

2025-04-14 21:24:33

74'

Another Napoli substitution: Spinazzola for Mazzocchi.

2025-04-14 21:21:43

71'

Both teams make substitutions.

Napoli: Rafa Marin for Juan Jesus.

Empoli: Ebuehi for Viti.

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Rafa Marin hasn’t played since February 15 (Lazio 2-2 Napoli).

2025-04-14 21:18:12

Napoli are temporarily down to ten men. Rafa Marin is about to be introduced to replace Juan Jesus.

2025-04-14 21:17:37

69'

Juan Jesus is injured. Muscular problem, apparently.

2025-04-14 21:17:09

Lukaku now has 10 Serie A assists, more than any other player in the league.

2025-04-14 21:14:40

66'

McTominay hits the post from ANOTHER Lukaku assist. A – nearly – deadly counter-attack.

2025-04-14 21:14:19

DAZN reports Conte slipped on the touchline while celebrating Napoli’s third goal!

2025-04-14 21:10:40

61'

Napoli 3-0 Empoli: McTominay again!

Excellent link-up with Lukaku again! Cross from the right from the Belgian and towering McTominay header from a close range to score off the crossbar and make it 3-0.

2025-04-14 21:09:31

59'

First Empoli substitution: Fazzini out, Colombo in.

2025-04-14 21:08:25

Juan Jesus accidentally touched the ball with his arm in the build-up, but no penalty was given after a silent VAR check.

2025-04-14 21:07:56

58'

Empoli reaction. Henderson’s curler from outside the box, but the ball goes out wide of the near post.

2025-04-14 21:06:44

Joyful Conte on the touchline, he’s shouting ‘Bravi, bravi.’

2025-04-14 21:05:13

55'

Goal description: Quick attacking move. Gilmour finds Olivera in central position, perfect through ball for Lukaku who finds the net at the near post.

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55'

Napoli 2-0 Empoli: Lukaku!

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