Arsenal's Odegaard too strong for Napoli at Maradona
- Source
- Corriere dello SportTier 1
- By
- Xavier Jacobelli
- Published
Key points
- Odegaard's goal settled Champions League tie; Arsenal dominated with 26 shots
- Napoli lacked McTominay, Anguissa and Buongiorno but showed pride despite defeat
- Allegri's side now winless in three league games after opening-day Genoa victory
AI summary
Arsenal's quality proved too much for Napoli in their Champions League opener at the Maradona, with Martin Odegaard's clinical finish settling a one-sided contest. The English champions and European runners-up controlled proceedings throughout, attempting 26 shots—a competition record this season—and completing 608 passes as Allegri's men battled without key midfielders McTominay and Anguissa.
Napoli showed character despite their absences and created clear chances of their own, but lacked the firepower to trouble a side strengthened by an impressive bench. The defeat extends a poor run to three consecutive losses, raising questions about whether Allegri's squad, confirmed in bulk but not reinforced, has the depth needed to compete at Europe's highest level.
Original headline
Napoli, l'orgoglio non basta. Troppo forti Odegaard e l'Arsenal
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