VIDEO Kevin De Bruyne sparks Napoli’s 0‑2 opening win in Serie A debut

Napoli secured a 0‑2 victory over Genoa on the opening day of the Italian Serie A on Saturday evening, with Kevin De Bruyne making an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal after just fifteen minutes on the field for the visitors.

Kevin De Bruyne entered the match as a substitute and was on the pitch for only fifteen minutes before he pushed the opening goal past Genoa's keeper, giving the visitors the lead.

Napoli held on to a 0‑2 win, keeping a clean sheet on the first day of the Italiaanse Serie A campaign.

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The victory came on Saturday evening, the opening fixture of the season, and gave Napoli three points.

After the match, Kevin De Bruyne said, “I hope for a season without injuries,” expressing optimism for his personal fitness.

His wish for an injury‑free season means Napoli will have a valuable creative option as the campaign unfolds.