David Neres scored two brilliant goals to lead Napoli to a 2-0 win over Bologna, securing the club’s first Supercoppa Italiana trophy in over a decade.
SSC Napoli secured their third Supercoppa Italiana title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bologna at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.
The reigning Serie A champions dominated the contest from the opening whistle, with Brazilian winger David Neres emerging as the hero of the night.
After a period of sustained pressure, Neres broke the deadlock in the 39th minute by cutting inside and unleashing a spectacular left-footed strike into the top corner.
Bologna, the Coppa Italia winners, struggled to find their rhythm and were largely toothless against a disciplined Napoli defense led by Antonio Conte.
The Partenopei effectively ended the contest in the 57th minute when Neres capitalized on a defensive error while Bologna attempted to play out from the back.
The winger dispossessed Jhon Lucumí and dinked the ball over the onrushing Federico Ravaglia to double his tally and seal the victory.
The triumph marks a significant milestone for Napoli, who completed the Scudetto and Supercoppa double for the first time since 1990.
Despite late efforts from Bologna, Napoli’s control of the match remained absolute until the final whistle.
Reflecting on the team’s rediscovered form following recent domestic struggles, match reports noted that “the Azzurri appear to have left their struggles behind, rediscovering their rhythm and confidence” on the global stage.