Match report

Napoli Defeats Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A

Napoli
Napoli
2–0
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
May 23, 2025

Napoli delivered a convincing performance to defeat Cagliari 2-0 in the Serie A. Goals by Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku were pivotal as Napoli extended their lead at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli's goal scorers: Scott McTominay (42'), Romelu Lukaku (51')
  • • Cagliari received a yellow card for A. Makoumbou in the 31st minute
  • • Romelu Lukaku was also shown a yellow card for Napoli at the 52nd minute

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 17 M. Olivera (D)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (D)
  • 99 F. Anguissa (M)
  • 6 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 8 S. McTominay (M)
  • 21 M. Politano (F)
  • 11 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 81 G. Raspadori (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 David Neres
  • 18 G. Simeone
  • 30 P. Mazzocchi
  • 26 C. Ngonge
  • 15 P. Billing
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 14 N. Contini
  • 5 Juan Jesus
  • 9 N. Okafor
  • 96 S. Scuffet
  • 16 Rafa Marín
  • 68 S. Lobotka
  • 29 L. Hasa

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 71 A. Sherri (G)
  • 28 G. Zappa (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 6 S. Luperto (D)
  • 19 N. Zortea (M)
  • 8 M. Adopo (M)
  • 29 A. Makoumbou (M)
  • 14 A. Deiola (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 91 R. Piccoli (F)
  • 10 N. Viola (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Palomino
  • 80 K. Mutandwa
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 33 A. Obert
  • 1 G. Ciocci
  • 31 V. Iliev
  • 16 M. Prati
  • 9 F. Coman
  • 34 A. Cogoni
  • 35 A. Vinciguerra
  • 36 N. Pintus
  • 21 J. Jankto

Timeline

  1. Cagliari
    31' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Makoumbou

    Argument

  2. Napoli
    42' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McTominay · Assist: Matteo Politano
  3. Napoli
    51' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku · Assist: Amir Rrahmani
  4. Napoli
    52' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lukaku
  5. Cagliari
    57' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Zortea · On: José Luis Palomino
  6. Cagliari
    57' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Viola · On: K. Mutandwa
  7. Cagliari
    57' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Makoumbou · On: Razvan Marin
  8. Napoli
    61' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: David Neres
  9. Cagliari
    74' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Augello · On: Adam Obert
  10. Napoli
    76' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lukaku · On: G. Simeone
  11. Cagliari
    82' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sherri · On: G. Ciocci
  12. Napoli
    85' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: P. Mazzocchi
  13. Napoli
    85' Napoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Anguissa · On: Cyril Ngonge
  14. Napoli
    85' Napoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: Philip Billing

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Cagliari
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 4
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 584 296
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.49 0.11
Shots off Target 4 0
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 532 241
Shots Inside Box 16 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Napoli took an early lead when Scott McTominay netted in the 42nd minute, breaking Cagliari's defensive resolve.
  • ▸ Romelu Lukaku doubled Napoli's advantage just minutes later with a goal in the 51st minute, effectively sealing the match for Napoli.