Allegri’s Napoli spark confidence with 2‑1 friendly win over Aris
Napoli’s 2‑1 friendly win over Aris Salonicco, highlighted in DIRETTA video, gives Massimiliano Allegri a confidence‑boosting start to pre‑season, with Amin Rrahmani and Scott McTominay scoring and Aris equaliser by Luka Racic. The result signals a positive tone for the upcoming campaign.
Early Goal Sets the Tone
The match opened with a spectacular 19‑minute strike from Amin Rrahmani, described as a “bomba” that bewildered the Aris goalkeeper. The goal gave Napoli an early lead and showcased the attacking intent of the squad during the Napoli‑Aris encounter.
Allegri’s Tactical Tweaks
Aris responded at 31 minutes when Luka Racic converted a perfectly placed penalty, restoring parity and forcing Allegri to adjust his approach. Four Cambi were made at halftime, with Allegri introducing Lobotka, De Bruyne, Vergara and Milinkovic‑Savic for Gilmour, McTominay, Alisson and Meret.
The decisive moment arrived in the 44th minute when Scott McTominay headed home after a swift build‑up by Hojlund, who delivered a precise ball to the Brazilian Alisson before the final pass. The winning goal cemented Napoli’s 2‑1 advantage.
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Substitutions on the Aris side included Boussaid coming on for Kadewere, while Napoli’s changes reflected Allegri’s desire to test squad depth ahead of the new season. The four Cambi highlighted the coach’s willingness to rotate players in the friendly setting.
The match was streamed live via DIRETTA, with the broadcast promoted on Google Discover and listed among the Fonti preferite. The coverage appeared on the Stampa platform, featuring the A&minus and A+ rating tags that accompany premium video content.
The event took place at the Ritiro Castel di Sangro in the province of AQ, a venue often referenced by Gentili readers. Local signage read “CASTEL DI SANGRO” and “SANGRO”, while the programme used the terms IL, DE, LA and LE to introduce segments, underscoring the regional flavor of the friendly.
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Looking ahead, Napoli will use the momentum from this win as they prepare for the season opener against Genoa, aiming to translate the confidence built in Castel di Sangro into competitive performances.