Napoli secured a 3-0 victory over Empoli, with Scott McTominay scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding another, keeping Napoli three points behind Inter in the Serie A title race. The match saw Lukaku assist both of McTominay’s goals, showcasing their strong partnership, while Napoli maintained a seven-point lead over Atalanta in third place. In La Liga, Atlético Madrid defeated Real Valladolid 4-2, with Julián Alvarez scoring two penalties and contributing to the team’s ongoing title chase, now sitting third with 63 points.