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De Bruyne leads Napoli to 2-0 win over Genoa in Serie A opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

De Bruyne leads Napoli to 2-0 win over Genoa in Serie A opener

Summary

Napoli secured a 2-0 victory against Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 22, 2026. The match was marked by Kevin De Bruyne's impactful performance after coming off the bench, scoring the first goal and assisting the second for Antonio Vergara. Despite being absent of new signings, Napoli's squad under new coach Max Allegri displayed a solid performance. The match featured several chances from both sides before De Bruyne broke through amidst controversy over the lead-up to the goal. Vergara capitalized later to seal the win for Napoli.

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By the Numbers

•Napoli defeats Genoa 2-0 in Serie A match on August 22.
•Kevin De Bruyne scores one goal and assists another after coming off the bench.
•Antonio Vergara contributed by scoring Napoli's second goal.
•Match took place at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa.
•Napoli managed without new signings in their competitive debut.

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8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Serie A | Genoa 0-2 Napoli: De Bruyne can inspire victory

What they're saying

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Napoli only kicked into gear once Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench, scoring one goal amid Genoa protests and setting up the other for Antonio Vergara.The Partenopei made their competitive debut unde...
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