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Hojlund's Brace Secures Napoli's Victory Over Juventus

12/8/2025

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Summary

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Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to give Napoli a 2-1 win over Juventus and 31 points atop Serie A.
Hojlund opened scoring in the seventh minute by finishing a low cross from David Neres.
Kenan Yildiz equalized for Juventus before Hojlund sealed the win in the 78th minute after Weston McKennie's defensive error, marking Juventus' first defeat under coach Luciano Spalletti.

History

Historical Context

Juventus secured its 19th Serie A title in the 1980 season, finishing with a record 57 points, solidifying its dominance in Italian football. This success followed a transfer ban on foreign players, which ended in 1980 with the signing of Liam Brady. The rivalry with teams like Napoli continues today, as seen in Rasmus Hojlund's recent performance against Juventus, indicating shifting power dynamics in the league.

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Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to give Napoli a 2-1 win over Juventus and 31 points atop Serie A.
Hojlund opened scoring in the seventh minute by finishing a low cross from David Neres.
Kenan Yildiz equalized for Juventus before Hojlund sealed the win in the 78th minute after Weston McKennie's defensive error, marking Juventus' first defeat under coach Luciano Spalletti.

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