"David de Gea was called into action in just the second minute to repel Giovanni Di Lorenzo's fierce strike before Hojlund saw an effort scrambled away on the line soon after. Napoli were handed the chance to take the lead in the third minute when Frank Anguissa was brought down by Pietro Comuzzo, with the penalty awarded following a VAR review."
"Many predicted it would be difficult for Napoli to replicate their heroics from last season, but they have started 2025-26 in style. They have now won their first three matches of a Serie A season for the first time since 2021-22. It was a positive day all round for Napoli, with Hojlund scoring in Serie A 832 days after his last goal for Atalanta, with the on-loan forward hoping to fill the gap at the top of the pitch left by the injured Romelu Lukaku."
Napoli defeated Fiorentina 3-1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi to move top of Serie A and record three wins from three. Rasmus Hojlund and Sam Beukema scored on their Napoli debuts, while Kevin De Bruyne converted a VAR-awarded penalty. David de Gea made an early save from Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Moise Kean missed a close-range header. Beukema scored after Fiorentina failed to clear a Matteo Politano corner; Luca Ranieri added a late consolation for Fiorentina. Hojlund's goal was his first Serie A strike in 832 days. Napoli produced 3.18 expected goals; Fiorentina generated 1.68 xG from 19 attempts. Napoli now face Manchester City in the Champions League opener.
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