On February 11, 1990, Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan dismantled Napoli 3-0 with three headers from Daniele Massaro, Paolo Maldini, and Marco Van Basten

Today in Serie A – February 11, 1990: Milan Beat Napoli with Three Headers

Today’s trip down to memory lane is dedicated to the February 11, 1990, matchup at the San Siro as Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan dismantled Napoli 3-0 with three headers from Daniele Massaro, Paolo Maldini, and Marco Van Basten. It was a key game along the path to the Scudetto as, before kick-off, Napoli sat top of the table with 36 points and Milan trailed by two.
Milan are holding their breath ahead of the return leg versus Napoli, as Olivier Giroud couldn’t complete practice Sunday due to an Achilles tendon problem.

Milan Player Ratings vs Napoli: Giroud’s Heroics Go in Vain

Milan let a two-goal lead at halftime slip through their fingers as Napoli performed a second-half comeback to eke out a 2-2 draw in a nail-biting contest in southern Italy. Stefano Pioli's men put on a fantastic first-half performance but inexplicably lost their footing after the break, wasting a massive chance to steady the ship.