Napoli x Qarabag - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture, Napoli emerged victorious against Qarabag with a 2-0 scoreline, solidifying their position in the league phase of the 2025/26 season. The match, held at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, saw Napoli dominate with superior stats, including 55% possession and seven shots on target compared to Qarabag's two.

The game remained goalless until the second half, despite Napoli's attempts to break the deadlock, including a missed penalty by Rasmus Højlund in the 56th minute. However, the atmosphere changed in the 65th minute when Scott McTominay headed in from close range, capitalizing on a corner kick to put Napoli ahead.

Napoli's lead was further secured in the 72nd minute through an unfortunate own goal by Qarabag's Marko Jankovic, adding to the Azerbaijani team's woes. Napoli continued to press, reflected in their 16 shots and 6 corners throughout the match, demonstrating their offensive prowess and tactical superiority.

This victory places Napoli in a strong position within their Champions League group, as they look ahead to their final group stage match. The team's performance tonight, highlighted by McTominay's goal and a solid defensive display, sets the stage for a promising continuation in Europe's premier club competition.

Incidents: The story of the match

1':

The match begins

6':

Missed opportunity! Emmanuel Addai from Qarabag took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right.

17':

Missed opportunity! Alessandro Buongiorno from Napoli tried a header from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.

56':

Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) fails a penalty-kick!

Napoli takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Qarabag. Scott McTominay scores with a close-range header after a corner kick.

65':

GOAL Napoli: Scott McTominay (Napoli) scores!

Scott McTominay scores goal number 3 in the competition (5 matches)

68':

Missed opportunity! Rasmus Højlund of Napoli had a close-range header that just went wide to the right. The chance was set up by Matteo Politano, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.

72':

Missed opportunity. Scott McTominay from Napoli took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Mathías Olivera.

72':

GOAL Qarabag: Marko Jankovic (Qarabag) socres an own goal!

86':

Missed opportunity! Dani Bolt from Qarabag takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar.

998':

The referee whistles for the end of the match