Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in a 1-0 [1] victory over Udinese to secure Napoli a second-place finish in Serie A [1].
This result is critical because it guarantees the club a spot in the Champions League for the next season. The match also served as the final game for coach Antonio Conte at the helm of the Naples-based side [1].
Playing at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona [1], Napoli faced a Udinese team that spent a portion of the match playing with 10 men [1]. Hojlund, who is on loan from Manchester United, provided the decisive strike to seal the win [1].
The goal marked Hojlund's 12th [1] league goal of the 2025/26 campaign. His performance helped the team solidify their standing in the league table during the final stretch of the season [1].
Napoli's 1-0 [1] victory ensures they finish the 2025/26 Serie A season in second place [1]. The result concludes a season of transition for the club under Conte's leadership, a tenure that ends with a guaranteed return to Europe's elite competition.
“Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Udinese”
By securing second place, Napoli achieves a primary financial and sporting objective through Champions League qualification. The departure of Antonio Conte marks the end of a specific tactical era for the club, leaving the incoming management with a squad that has proven it can compete at the top of the Italian league.
