Match report

Napoli Defeats Juventus 2-1 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Napoli
Napoli
2–1
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Dec 7, 2025

Napoli held off a late challenge from Juventus to clinch a crucial 2-1 win in the Serie A clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Rasmus Hojlund's brace was enough for Napoli to secure three points, while Karam Yildiz scored for Juventus.

Key Facts

  • • R. Hojlund (Napoli) scored at 7' and 78'
  • • K. Yildiz (Juventus) equalized at 59'
  • • A. Buongiorno (Napoli) received a yellow card for fouling at 33'
  • • P. Kalulu (Juventus) was shown a yellow card at 52'
  • • S. Beukema (Napoli) received a yellow card at 70'

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 32 V. Milinkovic-Savic (G)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
  • 4 A. Buongiorno (D)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (M)
  • 20 E. Elmas (M)
  • 8 S. McTominay (M)
  • 17 M. Olivera (M)
  • 7 David Neres (F)
  • 19 R. Hojlund (F)
  • 70 N. Lang (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 N. Contini
  • 25 M. Ferrante
  • 5 Juan Jesus
  • 21 M. Politano
  • 26 A. Vergara
  • 27 L. Lucca
  • 30 P. Mazzocchi
  • 35 L. Marianucci
  • 37 L. Spinazzola
  • 69 G. Ambrosino

Juventus

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 15 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 6 L. Kelly (D)
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners (D)
  • 27 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 22 W. McKennie (M)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 19 K. Thuram (M)
  • 32 J. Cabal (M)
  • 7 F. Conceicao (F)
  • 10 K. Yildiz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Perin
  • 42 S. Scaglia
  • 11 E. Zhegrova
  • 17 V. Adzic
  • 18 F. Kostic
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 21 F. Miretti
  • 25 Joao Mario
  • 30 J. David
  • 40 J. Rouhi
  • 44 Pedro Felipe

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    7' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hojlund · Assist: David Neres
  2. Napoli
    33' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Buongiorno

    Foul

  3. Juventus
    46' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juan Cabal · On: J. David
  4. Juventus
    52' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kalulu

    Foul

  5. Juventus
    59' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yildiz · Assist: W. McKennie
  6. Napoli
    70' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    S. Beukema

    Foul

  7. Napoli
    70' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Olivera · On: L. Spinazzola
  8. Juventus
    71' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: F. Kostic
  9. Juventus
    75' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Conceicao · On: F. Miretti
  10. Juventus
    76' Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: L. Openda
  11. Napoli
    78' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hojlund
  12. Napoli
    79' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Neres · On: Matteo Politano
  13. Juventus
    82' Juventus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Khéphren Thuram · On: E. Zhegrova
  14. Napoli
    86' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Lang · On: A. Vergara

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Juventus
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 5
Corners 9 0
Total Passes 497 511
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.66 0.29
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 414 444
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Hojlund's early goal gave Napoli the advantage and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Juventus fought back to level through Karam Yildiz, but R. Hojlund secured the win with a second goal late in the game.