Allegri on Napoli 2-0 Milan: Post-Match Reaction

KOMPAS.com – AC Milan coach, Massimiliano Allegri, spoke after losing 0-2 to Napoli in the 2025-2026 Italian Super Cup (Supercoppa Italiana), Friday (19/12/2025) early morning WIB.

The 2025-2026 Italian Super Cup semifinal match between Napoli vs AC Milan was presented at Al Awwal Park Stadium, Riyadh.

The Napoli vs AC Milan duel ended with a score of 2-0, goals were scored by David Neres (39′) and Rasmus Hojlund (63′).

This result ensures that Massimiliano Allegri’s team has stopped and failed to advance to the final of the Italian Super Cup this season.

Meanwhile, Napoli advanced to the final match to face the winner between Bologna and Inter Milan.

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In this match, AC Milan actually had a golden opportunity to take the lead.

Adrien Rabiot had a chance in front of Napoli’s goal, but his header from a cross flew narrowly over the crossbar guarded by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

On the other hand, Rasmus Hojlund appeared to be the difference for Napoli by recording one goal and one assist which led to David Neres’ opener.

Domination of Ball Possession Does Not Result in Goals

Statistically, AC Milan appears more dominant than Napoli.

The Rossoneri recorded 58 percent possession of the ball and attempted 12 shots throughout the match.

However, effectiveness is a differentiator. AC Milan was only able to record two shots on target.

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Meanwhile, Napoli were sharper with five shots on goal from a total of 11 attempts.

This situation became Massimiliano Allegri’s main focus after the Napoli vs AC Milan match.

Allegri’s evaluation of effectiveness and defense

Allegri believes that his team must be sharper in taking advantage of opportunities, especially when they are able to master the game.

“We had profitable moments and controlled the ball quite well,” said Massimiliano Allegri, quoted from Football Italia.