Romelu Lukaku, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on target as Napoli rout Cagliari in Serie A, Inter held to draw by Monza

React to this story

Romelu Lukaku scored and assisted twice as Napoli completed a 4-0 rout of Cagliari at Unipol Domus on Sunday. The Belgian striker first set up Giovanni Di Lorenzo, before also providing an assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and scoring himself just four minutes later. Lukaku has made an impressive start to life in Napoli colours, scoring in both matches he has played so far.

'We are really close' - Postecoglou happy with progress Tottenham are making

Video credit: SNTV

Romelu Lukaku was at his instinctive and creative best for Napoli as he inspired Antonio Conte's side to a 4-0 thrashing of Cagliari.

Lukaku, in just his second Napoli appearance, registered a goal and two assists, adding to his debut strike off the bench against Parma two weeks ago.

The Belgium international provided an assist for Giovanni Di Lorenzo's opener on 18 minutes, with the full-back's strike from the edge of the area deflected into the bottom corner.

Ballon d’Or

'If he was Brazilian or Spanish, he would win' – Kvaratskhelia’s Ballon d’Or hopes dissected

29/05/2026 at 18:31

In the 66th minute, Lukaku was the provider again as he slid in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the winger's second goal of the season.

The roles reversed four minutes later as the Georgia international latched onto a loose ball before laying off for Lukaku to slide home with ease.

Alessandro Buongiorno netted his first goal for Napoli in stoppage time to bring the visitors' tally to four, as Conte's side rose to the top of the Serie A table after Inter were held to a 1-1 draw with Monza in the late kick-off.

Highlights: Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia among the goals as Napoli thrash Cagliari

Video credit: TNT Sports

INTER DROP POINTS IN DRAW AT MONZA

Inter had to rely on an 88th-minute equaliser from Denzel Dumfries to avoid a huge upset at Mozna, with the Netherlands international securing a 1-1 draw.

Dumfries was introduced as a second-half substitute in a low-key affair which burst into action nine minutes from time when Dany Mota opened the scoring for the hosts.

Mota rose highest to flick Armando Izzo's cross into the far corner, sparking hope of a big upset against the Serie A champions.

But Simone Inzaghi's side recovered to chalk up a late leveller, Dumfries reacting quickly to tap home Carlos Augusto's deflected, low cross at the back post.

The draw marks the second time Inter have dropped points this season, with the domestic champions also drawing 2-2 with Genoa in their league curtain-raiser.

Inzaghi's side sit second in the standings, with a trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

LOOKMAN LEADS ATALANTA TO THREE POINTS

Ademola Lookman was back on form for UEFA Champions League-bound Atalanta as the UEFA Europa League champions edged Fiorentina 3-2 at the Gewiss Stadium.

Fiorentina took the lead through Lucas Martinez Quarta after 15 minutes, but were pegged back by Mateo Retegui six minutes later, with Lookman providing the assist.

Moise Kean put Fiorentina back in the driving seat just past the half hour, but two goals in as many minutes saw Atalanta take the lead ahead of the break - Charles De Ketelaere striking first before turning provider for Lookman in stoppage time.

Meanwhile, Roma's winless start to the season continued in uninspiring fashion as Daniele De Rossi's side limped to a 1-1 draw at Genoa.

Roma sit 15th in the Serie A standings, having drawn three and lost one of their opening four league matches.

In Sunday's other match, Torino and Lecce played out a 0-0 stalemate.

Watch the 2024/25 Premier League season on TNT Sports and discovery+

Champions League