Overview
- Rasmus Højlund scored both goals in Napoli’s 2-1 win at the Maradona after Kenan Yildiz’s equalizer, with the winner created by a misheaded Weston McKennie clearance.
- Luciano Spalletti called his side “passengers,” pointing to timid ball circulation, cheap turnovers and pressure they failed to handle.
- With Dusan Vlahovic out following surgery, Spalletti started Yildiz as a false nine and brought on Jonathan David at half-time as the attack struggled to threaten.
- Juventus recorded season lows in chance creation with 0.24 xG, eight touches in the box and five shots, underscoring a predictable approach.
- The loss was Spalletti’s first since replacing Igor Tudor and left the team seventh, as he highlighted back‑post defending issues and Manuel Locatelli urged improvement.