Match report
Napoli Defeats AC Milan 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Napoli
1–0
FT
AC Milan
Apr 6, 2026
In a highly competitive Serie A match, Napoli emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against AC Milan. Matteo Politano scored the lone goal in the 79th minute, ensuring a hard-fought victory for the home side. Both teams showcased strong defensive resolve, but it was Napoli's timely strike that proved decisive.
Key Facts
- • Matteo Politano scored the only goal in the 79th minute
- • Alexis Saelemaekers and Niclas Füllkrug were substituted off for AC Milan
- • Giovane and L. Spinazzola came on as substitutes for Napoli
- • A. Buongiorno and Matteo Politano received yellow cards for Napoli
- • Napoli managed to hold off AC Milan's late pressure
Lineups
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 32 Vanja Milinković-Savić (G)
- 5 Juan Jesus (D)
- 4 Alessandro Buongiorno (D)
- 17 Mathías Olivera (D)
- 3 Miguel Gutiérrez (M)
- 99 Frank Anguissa (M)
- 68 Stanislav Lobotka (M)
- 37 Leonardo Spinazzola (M)
- 11 Kevin De Bruyne (F)
- 8 Scott McTominay (F)
- 23 Giovane (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Alisson Santos
- 21 Matteo Politano
- 30 Pasquale Mazzocchi
- 1 Alex Meret
- 20 Eljif Elmas
- 14 Nikita Contini
- 6 Billy Gilmour
- 31 Sam Beukema
AC Milan
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 Mike Maignan (G)
- 23 Fikayo Tomori (D)
- 5 Koni De Winter (D)
- 31 Strahinja Pavlović (D)
- 56 Alexis Saelemaekers (M)
- 19 Youssouf Fofana (M)
- 14 Luka Modrić (M)
- 12 Adrien Rabiot (M)
- 33 Davide Bartesaghi (M)
- 9 Niclas Füllkrug (F)
- 18 Christopher Nkunku (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Zachary Athekame
- 7 Santiago Giménez
- 11 Christian Pulišić
- 30 Ardon Jashari
- 2 Pervis Estupiñán
- 27 David Odogu
- 96 Lorenzo Torriani
- 8 Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- 1 Pietro Terracciano
- 4 Samuele Ricci
- 10 Rafael Leão
Timeline
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12' Napoli Card · Yellow CardA. Buongiorno
Tripping
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62' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: Zachary Athekame
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63' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2Off: Niclas Füllkrug · On: Santiago Giménez
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70' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: Giovane · On: Alisson Santos
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74' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Nkunku · On: C. Pulisic
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74' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Spinazzola · On: Matteo Politano
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79' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalMatteo Politano
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81' Napoli Card · Yellow CardMatteo Politano
Tripping
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82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Tomori · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
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82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5Off: Youssouf Fofana · On: R. Leao
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85' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: K. De Bruyne · On: E. Elmas
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85' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: Juan Jesus · On: S. Beukema
Match Stats
| Stat | Napoli | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 85% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 523 | 465 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | 0.75 | 0.47 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 470 | 395 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Napoli's early yellow card to A. Buongiorno (12th minute) set a cautious tone early on, but the team remained solid in defense
- ▸ Matteo Politano's goal in the 79th minute shifted momentum in Napoli's favor, giving them a crucial lead in the tight contest