SportsPublished: 23 July 2026 at 03:37

Allegri draws in first Napoli friendly against Serie C side

Massimiliano Allegri's debut as Napoli coach ended in a draw against a Serie C club, with Matteo Politano scoring the only goal for Napoli. Meanwhile, Real Betis won the Colombino Trophy.

In Allegri's first match in charge of Napoli, the team played to a draw against a Serie C opponent. Politano scored the lone goal. Napoli's upcoming friendlies include Serie B's Carrarese, Osasuna, Celta Vigo, and Aris. The Serie A season begins on August 22. Napoli finished second last season, 11 points behind Inter. Separately, Real Betis won the Colombino Trophy hosted by fourth-tier club Recreativo, with Hector Bellerin scoring the winner in the 59th minute.

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