Napoli 2-0 Qarabağ: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Napoli 2-0 Qarabağ in the Champions League on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The first half saw both sides probing without breaking the deadlock, as Qarabağ earned a yellow card for Kevin Medina in the 43rd minute, followed by Noa Lang’s booking for Napoli at 50’ and Marko Janković’s caution for the visitors at 55’. Qarabağ made early changes at 60’, with K. Medina off for S. Mmaee and Leandro Andrade replaced by O. Kashchuk, while Napoli responded at 64’ by substituting S. Beukema for M. Politano. The game remained goalless until the second half, setting the stage for Napoli’s breakthrough.

Napoli took the lead in the 65th minute through S. McTominay’s goal, and they doubled their advantage with an own goal in the 72nd minute. Further substitutions followed at 75’, with Napoli bringing on E. Elmas for N. Lang and L. Lucca for R. Hojlund, while Qarabağ introduced N. Akhundzade for C. Duran, Dani Bolt for Matheus Silva, and T. Bayramov for E. Cafarquliyev. Amir Rrahmani picked up a yellow card for Napoli at 77’, before late changes at 90’ saw A. Buongiorno off for Juan Jesus and A. Vergara replaced by David Neres, securing a controlled 2-0 victory for the hosts.

Napoli edged possession with 55% compared to Qarabağ’s 45%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo in key phases and generate more corners at 6-4, reflecting their territorial advantage that eventually paid off in the second half. Both teams matched each other in successful dribbles at 58 apiece, indicating a balanced battle in individual duels, but Napoli’s penalty taken and scored (1.0) highlighted their clinical edge in set-piece situations, contributing to the scoreline despite even yellow card counts of two each and no red cards. Substitutions were fully utilised by both sides at five each, with Napoli’s changes around the 64th and 75th minutes injecting fresh energy just before their goals, while Qarabağ’s earlier adjustments at 60’ aimed to stem the tide but couldn’t prevent the deficit.

These figures underscore how Napoli’s slight dominance in possession and corners translated into decisive moments, whereas Qarabağ’s parity in dribbles showed resilience but lacked the finishing touch, with no assists recorded for either side emphasising the opportunistic nature of the goals.

The match turned decisively in the second half, starting with S. McTominay’s goal at 65’ that broke the stalemate and shifted momentum firmly towards Napoli. This was quickly followed by an own goal at 72’, which effectively sealed the result and highlighted Qarabağ’s defensive vulnerabilities under pressure. Key substitutions played a role too, such as Napoli’s introduction of M. Politano for S. Beukema at 64’, which added attacking impetus just before the opener, while yellow cards—like Amir Rrahmani’s at 77’—added tension but didn’t alter the outcome.

Qarabağ’s triple change at 75’, bringing on N. Akhundzade for C. Duran, Dani Bolt for Matheus Silva, and T. Bayramov for E. Cafarquliyev, aimed to spark a comeback, but Napoli’s late adjustments at 90’—Juan Jesus for A. Buongiorno and David Neres for A. Vergara—helped them manage the closing stages comfortably.

Napoli lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, providing defensive solidity through their back three while allowing wing-backs to push forward and support the attacking duo. Standout partnerships included the midfield axis that facilitated transitions, with players like S. McTominay proving pivotal in breaking lines and contributing offensively.

Qarabağ deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on a double pivot in midfield for protection and three attacking midfielders to create opportunities behind the lone striker. Key roles featured in the wide areas, where partnerships aimed to exploit flanks, though defensive lapses ultimately undermined their structure.

S. McTominay earned Man of the Match honours for his decisive contribution, scoring the opening goal at 65’ that unlocked a tight contest and demonstrated his timing and composure in midfield. His performance stood out in a game where individual moments mattered, helping Napoli maintain control and secure the clean sheet.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Qarabağ (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
• Loss: 2-6 vs PSV (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sporting CP (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Manchester City (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs FC København (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Benfica (A)

Following this solid 2-0 win, Napoli will look to build momentum in the competition, with their possession dominance and clinical finishing offering positive signs for upcoming challenges. Their next fixture presents an opportunity to extend this form against potentially tougher opposition.

Qarabağ’s defeat leaves them reflecting on missed chances despite competitive stats like even dribbles, pointing to the need for better defensive organisation. They will aim to bounce back in their next match, focusing on converting parity into points.

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