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·9 August 2025
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Napoli won the fourth of five pre-season friendlies. The team led by Antonio Conte overcame Girona 3-2 at the Estádio Teofilo Patini, in Castel di Sangro.
The match against the Spanish team was decided by a stellar performance from Kevin De Bruyne, who scored two goals and provided an assist.
The first goal came just 5 minutes in with a corner kick from De Bruyne and a precise header from captain Di Lorenzo, with no chance for Gazzaniga.
Between the 15th and 23rd minutes, the Belgian star decided to shine on his own and scored twice. The first goal came after a beautiful play and assist from compatriot Lukaku; the second, with a firm shot after a rebound from David Neres' finish.
The impact of the Belgian star on the match — and already on the Napoli universe — was immediate. The crowd is starting to realize how much his talent will weigh in this new season.
Between the 34th and 42nd minutes of the first half, striker Stuani also left his mark twice. The first, on a rebound after a great save by Meret; the second, with a powerful left-footed shot after a pass from Tsygankov.
In the second half, the pace dropped with the teams' fatigue and the substitutions made by the coaches. With no new emotions on the scoreboard, the game ended 3-2 for the Italians.
Napoli ends the pre-season on a high, which will be concluded on Thursday (14), in the match against Olympiacos.
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