On a global football evening hosted by the Saudi capital, Riyadh, His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Bader bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi, presented Napoli with the Italian Super Cup title on Monday, December 22, 2025. This well-deserved victory came after the southern Italian team defeated their tough rivals, Bologna, 2-0 in the final match held at King Saud University's "Al-Awwal Park" stadium. The match was played before a large crowd and featured impressive organization, reflecting the Kingdom's high capabilities in hosting major sporting events.
Details of the confrontation and Neres' brilliance
The first half was marked by a clear competitiveness and a back-and-forth battle for possession between the two teams, with Bologna attempting to close down spaces and relying on a tight defensive organization. However, individual skill proved decisive, as Brazilian star David Neres managed to unlock the defense and score Napoli's first goal with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area in the 39th minute, giving his team the lead before halftime.
In the second half, Napoli came out with renewed determination to extend their lead, maintaining relentless attacking pressure on Bologna's goal and creating numerous dangerous opportunities. Neres, the star of the first half, capped his team's efforts by scoring the second goal in the 57th minute, giving Napoli complete control of the match and securing the victory until the final whistle, thus clinching their first title on Saudi Arabian soil.
Golden Record and Championship History
With this precious victory, Napoli secured their third Italian Super Cup title, solidifying their position among the most successful clubs in the competition's history and moving into fifth place overall. They trail only Juventus, who lead with nine titles, AC Milan and Inter Milan, both with eight, and Lazio with five. This trophy is a significant addition to the club's collection, confirming their strong return to contention for domestic titles.
The Kingdom is a global destination for sports
This edition is particularly significant as it marks the sixth time Saudi Arabia has hosted the Italian Super Cup, reflecting the depth of the strategic partnership between Saudi sports and the Italian Football Federation. This successful hosting follows a series of international sporting events that the Kingdom has hosted in recent years, ranging from the Spanish and Italian Super Cups to tennis, boxing, and Formula 1 championships.
This organizational success comes as a continuation of the great efforts made by the Ministry of Sports, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a major destination for hosting major international championships, and to provide a professional sports environment that emulates the best international standards, which contributes to raising the quality of life, supporting the sports economy, and enhancing the Kingdom’s influential presence on the global sports scene.
