Napoli made a statement in Serie A with a convincing 3-1 win over Fiorentina, in a clash that highlighted the strong form of the club’s new signings. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Rasmus Hojlund, and Sam Beukema sealed a victory that strengthens the Italian champions just days before their return to the Champions League, where they will face Manchester City.

De Bruyne and Hojlund, the stars in Florence

The match kicked off at a frenetic pace and quickly swung in favor of the visitors. Within just six minutes, De Bruyne opened the scoring from the penalty spot, proving that despite his recent arrival, he has already become one of the team’s most influential players. The Belgian now has two goals in three matches and exudes leadership every time he steps on the pitch.

The Napoli celebration continued shortly after when Hojlund capitalized on a superb assist from Spinazzola to make it 2-0 in the 14th minute. The Dane, expected to be the main attacking reference until Romelu Lukaku recovers, wasted no time in showing why Antonio Conte considers him indispensable.

With these two early goals, Napoli took complete control of the game and exposed the defensive weaknesses of a Fiorentina side still searching for its first win of the season.

Beukema seals it, Fiorentina reacts too late

In the second half, center-back Sam Beukema joined the list of protagonists. After another play orchestrated by the ever-present Zambo Anguissa, the Dutchman tapped in from close range to make it 3-0, leaving the hosts with no chance.

Fiorentina, driven by pride and attacking substitutions, managed to pull one back through Luca Ranieri, but their reaction came too late. Goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic, making his league debut for Napoli, denied the Florentines the chance of a second goal that might have brought them back into the contest.

The final whistle confirmed a convincing victory for Napoli, who remain perfect in the league and head into their much-anticipated European opener against Manchester City full of confidence.

Contrasting fortunes for both teams

While Conte’s side consolidates its title credentials with new signings already performing at the highest level, Fiorentina continues to search for their first win and sinks deeper into the bottom half of the table. The pressure grows on Vincenzo Italiano, while in Naples the excitement builds for what could be a historic season.