Manchester City vs Napoli

Europe, UEFA Champions League, Round 1
De Bruyne back at the Etihad

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
2 - 0
Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku
(Tijjani Reijnders)
Field Goal
65'
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland
(Phil Foden)
Field Goal
56'
Halftime
0 - 0
21'
Red Card
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
Commentary
+3'
90
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 NAPOLI
+1'
90
There will be just two added minutes for stoppages, as the full-time whistle beckons. The result has long since been inevitable.
88
Manchester City have scored with their two shots on target during this second half, and that clincal edge has taken them to within touching distance of all three points.

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Erling Haaland
0.75
Expected Goals
0
1
Shots On Target
0
79
Min
20
Eljif Elmas

Stats

74%
Possession
26%
2.18
Expected Goals
0.17
23
Total Shots
1
8
Shots On Target
1

Actual Play Time

Actual 62:00
Total 96:00

Shot Map

Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland
Goal
56'
Assisted
Situation
Header
Shot Type
0.27
xG
0.83
xGOT

Match Info

Felix Zwayer
Referee
Etihad Stadium
Match Attendance: 49,531
TV Channels
Paramount+ - USA / DAZN US - USA

Current Standings Positions

PF:A+/-PTSWDLFormNext
4
Manchester City FC
Man City
410:3710310
W
W
D
W
Bayer Leverkusen
24
SSC Napoli
Napoli
44:9-54112
D
L
W
L
Qarabag Agdam

Predictions

About Manchester City vs Napoli

The match between Manchester City and Napoli in the League Phase of UEFA Champions League, held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Etihad Stadium, ended with a score of Manchester City 2 - 0 Napoli.

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Stats for Manchester City vs. Napoli

The game between Manchester City and Napoli ended with a score of Manchester City 2 - 0 Napoli. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Manchester City and Napoli, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
74% - 26%
Expected Goals
2.18 - 0.17
Total Shots
23 - 1
Shots On Target
8 - 1
Big Chances Created
2 - 1
Corners
9 - 2
Offsides
1 - 1
Passes Completed
742 - 222
Red Cards
0 - 1
Shots Off Target
9 - 0
Shots Blocked
6 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
3.08 - 0.73
Free Kicks
4 - 3
Shots Inside The Box
14 - 1
Total Passes
805 - 281
Shots Outside Box
9 - 0
Big Chances Missed
0 - 1
Expected Assists
3.15 - 0.26
Crosses Completed
9/24 (38%) - 2/6 (33%)
Passes Own Half
141 - 176
Passes Opposition Half
688 - 111
Long Passes Completed
23/33 (70%) - 18/42 (43%)
Throw-Ins
14 - 10
Key Passes
19 - 1
Passes Into Final Third
372 - 30
Backward Passes
132 - 56
Goal Kicks
0 - 11
Interceptions
9 - 11
Expected Goals Conceded
0.17 - 2.18
Goalkeeper Saves
1 - 6
Tackles Won
6/11 (55%) - 8/11 (73%)
Clearances
8 - 20
Duels Won
33 - 28
Aerial Duels Won
14/23 (61%) - 9/23 (39%)
Ground Duels Won
19/38 (50%) - 19/38 (50%)
Was Fouled
4 - 3
Successful Dribbles
4/7 (57%) - 5/13 (38%)
Was Dribbled Past
3 - 8
Final Third Possession Won
5 - 1
Possession Lost
102 - 90
Fouls
3 - 4
Yellow Cards
0 - 1
Substitutions
5 - 5

Lineups for Manchester City vs. Napoli

The lineups for Manchester City and Napoli were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Manchester City and Napoli made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: Manchester CityCoach: Pep Guardiola.
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Defenders: Nico O'Reilly, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Abdukodir Khusanov.
Midfielders: Rodri Hernández, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva.
Attackers: Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland.
Subs: Nathan Aké, Oscar Bobb, Nico González, Rico Lewis, Savinho, Marcus Bettinelli, Stephen Mfuni, Divine Mukasa, Matheus Nunes, James Trafford.

Missing Players: Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush, John Stones, Rayan Ait Nouri, Mateo Kovacic.

Away Team: NapoliCoach: Antonio Conte.
Goalkeeper: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
Defenders: Leonardo Spinazzola, Alessandro Buongiorno, Sam Beukema, Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Midfielders: Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa.
Attackers: Matteo Politano, Rasmus Höjlund.
Subs: Eljif Elmas, Billy Gilmour, David Neres, Juan Jesus, Mathías Olivera, Giuseppe Ambrosino, Mathias Ferrante, Miguel Gutiérrez, Noa Lang, Lorenzo Lucca, Alex Meret, Antonio Vergara.

Missing Players: Amir Rrahmani, Nikita Contini, Romelu Lukaku.

Event Details:

Name: Manchester City vs. Napoli
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Location: Etihad Stadium
Capacity: 53400