Napoli 1:1 Celta Vigo — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Napoli and Celta Vigo drew 1-1 in a Club Friendly, with Hugo Álvarez the standout performer for the visitors, and the result sets up Napoli’s next friendly against Aris Thessaloniki on August 12th. Giovanni Di Lorenzo opened the scoring for Napoli in the 11th minute, but Celta’s Ferran Jutglà levelled matters in the 64th minute to ensure the spoils were shared in a contest that never quite caught fire.

The turning point arrived just past the hour mark when Ferran Jutglà, unassisted, fired Celta Vigo level after Napoli had controlled much of the early exchanges through Di Lorenzo’s composed finish. The equaliser shifted momentum toward the Spanish side, who grew in confidence and began to push for a winner, though Napoli’s defence held firm to preserve the draw.

On the numbers, possession was split exactly at 50% apiece, but Celta Vigo edged the corner count five to three, suggesting they carried the greater attacking intent after the interval. Hugo Álvarez, the Celta midfielder, was the standout with a rating of eight out of ten, his influence in the middle of the park proving pivotal to his side’s second-half resurgence. With no prediction from CheckLive’s model to weigh in, the draw was a fair reflection of a balanced friendly, and Napoli now turn their attention to Aris Thessaloniki on August 12.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Napoli vs Celta Vigo?

Napoli 1-1 Celta Vigo (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Giovanni Di Lorenzo (11') for Napoli; Ferran Jutglà (64') for Celta Vigo.