It was a difficult evening for Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli, with only a small number of players emerging from the match with credit after a performance that left several of the club’s senior figures below their usual level.
Key takeaways
- Napoli endured a poor collective display under Allegri.
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne were among the players who struggled.
- Few Napoli players produced performances worthy of praise.
- The Spanish side received far stronger individual assessments.
- Gueye and Comesana stood out with particularly impressive displays.
- Oluwaseyi, scorer of the third goal, also made a positive contribution.
A difficult chapter for Allegri’s Napoli
The assessment of Napoli’s outing was severe not simply because of the result, but because too many established names failed to impose themselves. Di Lorenzo, McTominay and De Bruyne were all judged to have had disappointing matches, a sign of how little the Azzurri managed to bring their experience and quality into the contest.
For Allegri, the concern will be the collective nature of the display. There were limited individual positives within the Napoli side, leaving the coach with a performance that offered few reassuring answers.
Spanish side find their leading men
The contrast was clear at the other end. The Spanish team had several players recognised for their work, with Gueye and Comesana producing standout performances across the match.
Oluwaseyi also played his part in the winning display, adding the third goal and earning praise for his contribution. While Napoli were left with a subdued evening, their opponents had a number of players capable of turning a strong team performance into decisive moments.
