Series A
7:45 p.mMarch 6, 2026
Regular season – 28
Stadium Diego Armando Maradona
Referee: Michael Fabbri, Italy
Naples
Turin
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1.27
Expected Goals (xG)
0.37
Passing by
539 (88%)
Accurate passes
269 ​​(79%)
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32
G
Vanja Milinković-Savić
6.9
17
d
Mathias Olivera
7.3
4
d
Good morning Alexander
7.3
5
d
John Jesus
6.7
m
Leonardo Spinazzola
7′
6
m
Billy Gilmour
7.3
m
Matteo Politano (C)
68′ F
Alison Santos
7′
26
F
Antonio Vergara
6.2
19
F
Rasmus Højlund
6.3
1
G
Alberto Paleari
7.3
77
d
Enzo Ebosse
6.3
d
Ardian Ismajli
64′ Stumbled
23
d
Saúl Coco
6.2
33
m
Rafael Obrador
6.2
m
Guidas Gineitis
63′ rough
4
m
Matteo Prati
6.9
m
Valentino Lazaro
73′ Holding
10
F
Nikola Vlasic
7.0
18
F
Joan Simeó
6.5
91
F
Duván Zapata (C)
6.3
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Napoli secured a vital 2-1 win over Torino at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, with early and second-half goals securing three crucial Serie A points.
Napoli claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Torino at home on Friday evening. Early dominance and a decisive second-half goal secured all three points for the hosts, keeping their Serie A ambitions firmly on track.
Going into the game, Napoli were third in the Serie A table with 53 points, aiming to cement their place in the Champions League. Torino, in fourteenth position with 30 points, tried to improve its position in mid-table. Both teams needed a result at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The home team secured early control, rewarding their fans in the seventh minute. A precise pass from Leonardo Spinazzola found Alisson Santos. Santos then clinically drilled the ball past Torino goalkeeper Alberto Paleari to give Napoli the lead.
Napoli maintained relentless pressure throughout the first half, dictating the game. They showed strong offensive intent, registering nine shots on goal. Torino struggled to create significant chances, often denied in their own half by the home side.
At the break, Napoli had a deserved one-goal advantage. Torino manager Ivan Juric probably called for more initiative and composure from his side. Meanwhile, Napoli looked to extend their lead to avoid a late comeback.
The second half started with tactical changes as Napoli introduced A. Vergara. Torino responded with a double substitution in the 57th minute, entering D. Zapata and R. Obrador. They tried to inject fresh energy into their attack.
Torino’s frustration was evident when G. Gineitis and A. Ismajli were quickly shown yellow cards around the 63rd minute. This tension saw Napoli capitalize even more. They doubled their lead a few minutes later.
In the 68th minute, Eljif Elmas scored Napoli’s second goal of the night. Matteo Politano provided the crucial assist. This extended the home team’s advantage, providing a comfortable cushion as the game wore on.
With the game seemingly settled, Torino found a lifeline in the 87th minute. Substitute Cesare Casadei, assisted by C. Adams, scored a goal past Vanja Milinković-Savić. That late strike made for a nervous final few minutes.
Napoli’s statistical dominance underlined their victory. They finished with 64% possession and a total of 13 shots, 9 of which were on target. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 1.27, compared to Torino’s 0.37. Torino goalkeeper Paleari made seven saves, avoiding a bigger loss.
In the end, Napoli held firm to secure a valuable 2-1 victory. This result consolidates his third position. Torino, despite a late surge, remain in fourteenth position, needing more consistent performances in their next matches.
