Napoli-Aris Salonicco’s summer showcase ignites at Castel di Sangro
The decisive moment came when Rrahmani struck in the 19th minute, giving Napoli-Aris Salonicco a lead that set the tone for a 6‑2 victory at Castel di Sangro, witnessed by CN24’s photo gallery. The match, part of the team's summer Ritiro, attracted 7,500 spectators and featured five corners for Napoli.
Pre‑match context and media snippet
🖶 Stampa A− A+ Ritiro Castel di Sangro Napoli / CASTEL DI SANGRO (AQ) - Napoli-Aris Salonicco 1-1 è la quinta uscita ufficiale stagionale della squadra 2026/2027 di mister Massimiliano Allegri, la 3ª amichevole della seconda parte di ritiro estivo in Alto Sangro in vista dell'inizio della nuova stagione.
The friendly marked the fifth official outing of Allegri’s 2026/2027 squad and the third friendly of the second phase of the summer training camp in Alto Sangro. It was staged at the CASTEL DI SANGRO stadium in AQ, providing a platform for the coach to test tactics ahead of the new season.
Line‑ups and tactical set‑up
Napoli lined up in a 4‑3‑3 formation: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay; Politano, Hojlund, Alisson Santos. Aris Salonicco deployed a 4‑2‑3‑1: Dioudis; Fadiga, Fabiano, Jensen, Kerkez; Dele‑Bashiru, Racic; Garre, Rafa Mir, Gianniotas; Kadewere. Allegri oversaw Napoli while Grigoriou managed Aris Salonicco.
The match saw early substitutions, with Napoli bringing on Lobotka for Gilmour at 1 minute and Garofalo for Alisson Santos at 28 minutes. Aris Salonicco introduced Charoupas for Fadiga at 39 minutes and Donis for Garre at 35 minutes, reflecting the experimental nature of the Ritiro.
Goals came from Rrahmani (19'), Racic (32'), McTominay (44'), and further strikes by Napoli players later in the game, while Aris Salonicco added two goals through Racic and Kadewere. Assists were recorded for Alisson, Politano, Vergara and Giovane, illustrating Napoli’s attacking depth.
Referee Manzo di Torre Annunziata officiated, assisted by linesmen Vitale and Robilotta and fourth official Luongo. A minute of silence honored Olympian Livio Berruti. Spectators numbered 7,500 and Napoli enjoyed a 5‑1 corner advantage.
The extensive photo gallery was created by Ciro De Luca for CalcioNapoli24, and CN24 highlighted the match’s emotions in its coverage. The event combined competitive play with a tribute, encapsulating the spirit of the summer Ritiro.