Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Napoli has been crowned the champion of the 2025-26 Supercoppa Italiana, securing its third title in the competition’s history with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bologna at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium. The triumph was powered by a clinical brace from Dutch winger David Neres, who emerged as the undisputed star of the four-team tournament hosted in Saudi Arabia.
The final, a clash between the reigning Serie A champion (Napoli) and the Coppa Italia holder (Bologna), was decided by moments of individual brilliance and a critical error. Neres, who also scored in the semifinal win over AC Milan, ended the tournament with three goals, cementing his status as the Super Cup’s most valuable player.
Match Analysis: Neres’ Magic and a Goalkeeping Blunder
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams probing for an opening. The deadlock was broken in spectacular fashion just before halftime. Collecting the ball on the right flank, David Neres cut inside and unleashed a curling, left-footed strike from outside the box that sailed into the far corner, leaving Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia with no chance.
The momentum firmly shifted in Napoli’s favor after the break, and the decisive second goal arrived from a moment Bologna will want to forget. In the 58th minute, Ravaglia attempted to play out from the back with a short pass, but it was under-hit and intercepted by the alert Neres. The winger calmly rounded the stranded keeper and slotted the ball into an empty net, effectively sealing the trophy for the Partenopei.
“It was a perfect performance in a final,” Napoli coach Antonio Conte told Sport Mediaset after the match. “The lads deserve congratulations. They showed how much they wanted this trophy for the fans, and we’ll also have a great Christmas celebration now with a new trophy in the cabinet.”
Tournament Context and Road Ahead
This victory marks Napoli’s first Supercoppa Italiana title since 2014, adding to its previous win in 1990. The win also provides a significant morale boost for Conte’s side in a season where they are locked in a fierce title race, currently sitting just two points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan.
For Bologna, the defeat is a setback, but their season focus remains on consolidating their position in the European places in Serie A.
The four-team format, which includes the Serie A and Coppa Italia champions and runners-up, will continue to be held in Saudi Arabia under a contract running through 2029.
🏆 Final Result: SSC Napoli 2-0 Bologna
| Team | Goalscorer | Minute |
|---|---|---|
| SSC Napoli | David Neres | 44′ |
| SSC Napoli | David Neres | 58′ |
With the Super Cup secured, Napoli’s attention immediately turns back to the domestic league. They face Cremonese away on Sunday, while Bologna will host Sassuolo as the Serie A season resumes after the brief winter break.
