Napoli vs AC Milan – Match Summary
Napoli booked their place in the Supercoppa Italiana Final with a clinical 2–0 victory over AC Milan at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Despite ceding the majority of possession to Massimiliano Allegri’s Rossoneri, Antonio Conte’s men were lethal in transition. David Neres opened the scoring late in the first half after sharp work from Rasmus Hojlund, who then turned scorer himself in the second half with a superb solo effort. Milan dominated the ball but lacked a cutting edge, with Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic producing key saves to ensure a comfortable passage to the final.
Napoli vs AC Milan – Final Score
Napoli 2–0 AC Milan
(HT: 1–0)
Goals:
- 39’ — David Neres (NAP)
- 63’ — Rasmus Hojlund (NAP)
Napoli vs AC Milan – Timeline & Events
- 38’ — 🟨 Card: Adrien Rabiot (MIL) is booked for a cynical trip on Scott McTominay.
- 39’ — ⚽ GOAL! Napoli break the deadlock! Rasmus Hojlund drifts wide and squares a perfect low ball to David Neres, who taps into the bottom right corner from close range. (1–0)
- 54’ — 🧤 SAVE: Mike Maignan keeps Milan in the game with a stunning reflex save to deny Amir Rrahmani’s powerful drive from the edge of the box.
- 63’ — ⚽ GOAL! A moment of brilliance! Rasmus Hojlund latches onto a pass from Leonardo Spinazzola, drives into the box, and drills a low shot inside the near post past a helpless Maignan. (2–0)
- 70’ — 🧤 SAVE: A massive stop! Vanja Milinkovic-Savic flies to his right to claw away a towering header from Youssouf Fofana that looked destined for the top corner.
- 81’ — 🟨 Card: Leonardo Spinazzola (NAP) booked for roughing.
- 83’ — 🟨 Card: Tempers flare as both Scott McTominay (NAP) and Fikayo Tomori (MIL) are booked for unsportsmanlike conduct after a clash.
First Half Analysis
AC Milan started on the front foot, controlling the tempo with 59% possession but struggling to penetrate Napoli’s disciplined 5-4-1 defensive block. The Rossoneri’s best chance fell to Alexis Saelemaekers, who blazed over from a rebound. Napoli grew into the game and struck with their first moment of real quality; Hojlund’s unselfish play set up Neres for the opener. Conte’s game plan of absorbing pressure and hitting on the break worked to perfection, frustrating Milan’s attackers Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic.
Second Half Analysis
Milan pushed higher in search of an equalizer, but this only opened up space for Napoli’s counter-attacks. Rasmus Hojlund punished the high line with a clinical second goal just after the hour mark. Allegri introduced Luka Modric and Youssouf Fofana to change the dynamic, but Napoli’s defense, led by Amir Rrahmani, remained impenetrable. Milinkovic-Savic’s heroics in goal denied Milan any hope of a comeback, and the match ended with a flurry of yellow cards as frustration boiled over for the reigning Supercoppa champions.
- xG Reality Check: Napoli 1.40 | AC Milan 1.29
Key Match Factors
- Clinical Finishing: Napoli created similar xG to Milan (1.40 vs 1.29) but converted their two biggest chances, whereas Milan were wasteful with their 14 shots.
- Milinkovic-Savic vs. Milan Attack: The Napoli goalkeeper made 3 crucial saves, including a game-defining stop against Fofana at 2–0.
- Hojlund’s Complete Performance: The Dane was the difference-maker, registering a goal and an assist while tormenting Milan’s center-backs with his physicality.
- Milan’s Sterling Possession: Milan had 59% of the ball and completed over 500 passes but failed to record a single “Big Chance” in open play.
Player of the Match
🏆 Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli)
A dominant display from the striker. He set up the first goal with excellent awareness and scored the second with a ruthless finish. A constant outlet for Napoli’s counter-attacks.
Napoli vs AC Milan – Player Ratings
| Napoli | Rating | AC Milan | Rating |
| Milinkovic-Savic | 8.0 | Maignan | 6.5 |
| Di Lorenzo | 7.0 | Tomori | 6.0 |
| Rrahmani | 7.5 | De Winter | 5.5 |
| Juan Jesus | 7.0 | Pavlovic | 6.0 |
| Politano | 6.5 | Saelemaekers | 5.5 |
| Lobotka | 7.5 | Loftus-Cheek | 6.0 |
| McTominay | 7.0 | Jashari | 6.5 |
| Spinazzola | 7.5 | Rabiot | 6.0 |
| Hojlund (MOTM) | 8.5 | Estupinan | 6.5 |
| David Neres | 8.0 | Nkunku | 6.0 |
| Elmas | 6.5 | Pulisic | 6.5 |
Napoli vs AC Milan – Match Stats
| Stat | Napoli | AC Milan |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.40 | 1.29 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Big Chances | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Passes (Accuracy) | 394 (88%) | 559 (91%) |
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 3 |
Top 5 Performers
- Rasmus Hojlund (NAP): Directly involved in both goals (1G, 1A); the match-winner.
- Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (NAP): Commanding in the air and made a world-class save to deny Fofana.
- David Neres (NAP): Lively on the wing and took his goal with great composure.
- Stanislav Lobotka (NAP): The engine room for Napoli; broke up play and launched counters effectively.
- Leonardo Spinazzola (NAP): Solid defensively and provided the assist for the second goal.
Underperformers / Weak Links
- Alexis Saelemaekers (MIL): Missed a huge chance in the first half and struggled to impact the game offensively.
- Koni De Winter (MIL): Struggled to cope with Hojlund’s physicality and was subbed off in the 69th minute.
Substitutions Impact
- Youssouf Fofana (MIL): Replaced Saelemaekers (69′) and almost scored with a header, but was denied by a great save. (Rating: 7.0)
- Luka Modric (MIL): Came on for Jashari (75′) to control midfield but couldn’t unlock the deep block. (Rating: 6.5)
- Miguel Gutierrez (NAP): Replaced Spinazzola (81′) to shore up the defense late on. (Rating: 6.0)
Tactical Breakdown
- Napoli:
- Low Block: Conte set up a 5-4-1 out of possession, denying space between the lines for Pulisic and Nkunku.
- Direct Transition: Bypassed midfield quickly, looking for Hojlund in the channels to exploit Milan’s high defensive line.
- AC Milan:
- Possession Control: Circulated the ball well (91% accuracy) but lacked penetration in the final third.
- Wing Play: Relied heavily on overlaps from Estupinan and Saelemaekers, but Napoli’s wing-backs tracked back diligently.
What This Result Means
- Napoli: Advance to the Supercoppa Italiana Final, where they will face the winner of Inter vs. Bologna.
- AC Milan: Eliminated from the competition, failing to defend the trophy they won last season.
Next Fixtures
📅 Napoli: vs Inter/Bologna (Supercoppa Final)
📅 AC Milan: vs Roma (Serie A)
Napoli vs AC Milan – FAQs
Q: Who won the Napoli vs Milan match?
A: Napoli won 2–0.
Q: Who scored the goals?
A: David Neres (39′) and Rasmus Hojlund (63′).
Q: Where was the match played?
A: King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Q: Who was the Man of the Match?
A: Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli).
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