2 red cards were handed and a late penalty missed by Insigne saw the high dramatic clash ending with Juventus taking a 16-point lead in the Italian league.
Valencia went through 3-0 on aggregate after beating Celtic 1-0 at home.
No financial details were released but local media reports say Dalian paid 20 million euros for Marek Hamsik, who signed a three-year contract worth 9 million euros a year.
Milan Pavkov scored in the 22nd and 29th minutes as the Serbian champions earned a first win in their debut appearance in the Champions League group stage.
Ronaldo set up all three of his side's goals — two for Mario Mandzukic and one for Leonardo Bonucci — as Juventus opened up a six-point lead over Napoli.
Sarri's Napoli was a team that attacked relentlessly with free-flowing ball movement and constant running, just like City under Guardiola.
The 58-year-old Ancelotti, who was sacked by Bayern Munich in September, has won league titles in four different countries — Italy, England, France and Germany.
The Fiorentina players and staff all came out for the warmup wearing Astori No. 13 shirts and lined up next to a giant poster of his shirt and the words 'captain forever'.
Shockingly, Serie A leaders Napoli weren't good enough to advance in the Europa League on Thursday after they were knocked out in Germany by RP Leipzig.
Maradona's former son-in-law became Manchester City's all-time top scorer with a goal in a 4-2 victory over Napoli on Wednesday, it seemed like there was a bit of destiny in the air.
Manchester City beat Napoli 2-1 in their Champions League Group F match on Tuesday, maintaining their 100 percent record after three games.
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