PLAYING NICE AGAIN

MILAN — Napoli received a warmer welcome at the San Siro Stadium than it did during its previous visit which was marked by fan violence and racism.

Still, the southern club was subjected to territorial chants by AC Milan supporters during a 0-0 draw on Saturday in Serie A.

Napoli hardly seemed to notice the insulting chants, which emanated from the southern curve where Milan’s hard-core “ultra” fans sit.

“It was a completely different atmosphere,” Napoli coach Carlo

Ancelotti said. “All the fans at the San Siro deserve to be applauded.”

Elsewhere, Fabio

Quagliarella converted two penalties in Sampdoria’s 4-0 win over Udinese to extend his scoring streak to 11 consecutive Serie A matches, tying the league record set in 1994 by

Gabriel Batistuta with Fiorentina.

Also, Sassuolo moved into the top half of the table with a 3-0 win over Cagliari.

SPANISH LA LIGA

MADRID — Despite being depleted by injuries, Atletico Madrid kept pressure on Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league standings. Antoine Griezmann

and Saul Niguez scored first-half goals as Atletico defeated Getafe 2-0 on Saturday to move within two points of leader Barcelona, which on Sunday visits Girona.

Sevilla routed Levante 5-0 with a spectacular second half, ending a four-match winless streak and moving to third in the standings.

Valencia added to its good momentum and reached seventh place by defeating Villarreal 3-0 Earlier, Leganes salvaged a 2-2 draw against Eibar.