Napoli and Celta Vigo draw 1-1 in pre-season friendly

Napoli and Celta Vigo played to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly held at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro, Italy. Napoli took an early lead in the 11th minute through a header by captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo following a set-piece from Matteo Politano.

Celta Vigo equalized in the 65th minute after a defensive error involving Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Alex Meret allowed Ferran Jutglà to score. The match highlighted both teams' preparation; Napoli showed strong early dominance but struggled with fatigue and defensive lapses in the second half, while Celta Vigo demonstrated resilience and improved intensity after the break.

The match was also marked by several player updates. Napoli defender Luigi Marianucci left the pitch due to an injury, and reports indicated potential physical discomfort for Scott McTominay and Matteo Politano. Additionally, the game served as a backdrop for ongoing transfer discussions involving players like Exequiel Zeballos and Benoit Badiashile.