Napoli triumphed in Riyadh, winning the Italian Super Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bologna, thanks to a brace from Neres, a result that not only celebrates the player's talent, but also marks a new beginning for the Azzurri, ready to face the rest of the season with.
It's a huge celebration for Napoli, who lifted the Italian Super Cup to the skies in Riyadh by defeating Bologna 2-0 after a dominant final. A brace from Neres decided the match, the star of an evening that gave the Azzurri their third Super Cup trophy in their history.
Napoli started strongly and created their first clear chance in the 10th minute. McTominay played a through ball to Elmas, who entered the box from the left and fired a right-footed shot to the near post, but the ball skidded wide. After the half-hour mark, Conte's team threatened again, with Ravaglia forced to intervene on a dangerous McTominay cross-shot from the left.
The Azzurri's pressure mounted, and in the 37th minute, a dramatic opportunity arose. Neres passed to Spinazzola after a one-touch pass. The winger attempted a chip, but Ravaglia came out to save, with Heggem clearing off the line. The goal was in the air, arriving two minutes later. Neres received the ball from a throw-in and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from distance that flew into the far corner, a spectacular goal that sent the teams into the break with a 1-0 lead.
The second half began with Napoli dominating once again. After two minutes, Hojlund cut inside and fired at the near post, only to be saved by Ravaglia. Shortly after, Rrahmani nearly doubled the lead with a header, but the Rossoblu goalkeeper was forced to clear for a corner. Bologna attempted to respond in the 10th minute when Orsolini broke down the right and played an inviting ball to Ferguson, who, however, headed it centrally.
The match-clinching moment came in the 12th minute. Lucumí lost a dangerous ball under pressure from Neres, who capitalized on the opportunity to score a brace with his left foot, making it 2-0. From that moment on, Napoli controlled the game without any worries, coming close again in the final minutes, and were never in any real danger. At the final whistle, the Azzurri erupted in celebration in Riyadh. Napoli secured the Italian Super Cup with authority and looked to the rest of the season with another trophy in their collection. Both teams return to the league on Sunday.
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- Article updated on 22/12/2025 at 20:57 PM - Title typo corrected
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Napoli did a great job in this match, and Neres played brilliantly. Although Bologna tried to respond, they couldn't find the back of the net. It's a good win, but I hope they don't stop there.