Napoli beats Osasuna 2-1 in pre‑season friendly at Castel di Sangro

On 5 August 2026, SSC Napoli defeated Spanish side Osasuna 2‑1 in a pre‑season friendly at the Teofilo Patini stadium in Castel di Sangro, Italy. Matteo Politano opened the scoring with a left‑foot volley in the first half and Lorenzo Lucca added a second goal early in the second half. Osasuna reduced the deficit via a penalty by Ante Budimir, but Napoli held on to claim the win.

The match was overseen by coach Massimiliano Allegri, who employed a 4‑3‑3 formation and rotated the squad heavily, giving minutes to several new signings and youth players. The game was broadcast on a pay‑per‑view basis through Sky, DAZN and OneFootball. Napoli will continue its summer preparation with another friendly against Celta Vigo on 8 August before the Serie A 2026/27 season begins.