Napoli Secures Comprehensive 6-2 Victory Over Aris Thessaloniki in Final Friendly
Napoli concluded their pre-season preparations with a dominant 6-2 triumph against Aris Thessaloniki in their final friendly match. The Partenopei showcased a strong performance, with Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, and Lorenzo Lucca all finding the back of the net. This resounding victory served as their last test before kicking off their Serie A campaign against Genoa on August 22nd.
The match saw Amir Rrahmani open the scoring with a spectacular long-range strike. Aris Thessaloniki managed to equalize through a well-executed free-kick from Uros Racic, but Napoli regained the lead just before halftime. Scott McTominay capitalized on a precise assist from Alisson Santos to put Napoli ahead.
In the second half, Kevin De Bruyne, who came on as a substitute for McTominay, extended Napoli's lead with an accurate volley following a cross from Matteo Politano. Lorenzo Lucca then made an immediate impact after his introduction, scoring within five minutes and later adding a second goal from the rebound of a De Bruyne shot.
Despite Uros Racic completing his brace with another impressive volley, Kevin De Bruyne sealed the victory with his second goal of the match, assisted by a skillful play from Giovane. The game did see a concern for Antonio Vergara, who left the field due to a muscular injury.
Match Summary:
Napoli 6-2 Aris Thessaloniki
Scorers: Rrahmani 19' (N), Racic 31', 79' (A), McTominay 44' (N), De Bruyne 58', 89' (N), Lucca 64', 74' (N)
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