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Højlund Ends Drought With Maradona-Esque Napoli Goal
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rasmus Højlund scored Napoli's fastest goal since Diego Maradona's era.
- The Manchester United loanee ended an eight-game goal drought for Napoli.
- His early strike put Napoli ahead of Juventus at halftime in Serie A.
Napoli's Serie A encounter against Juventus saw a historic moment as Rasmus Højlund netted the team's fastest goal since the legendary Diego Maradona graced the pitch. The on-loan Manchester United forward broke an eight-game scoring drought with a clinical finish in the seventh minute, securing an early lead for his side.
This pivotal goal, assisted by David Neres, not only ended Højlund's personal goal drought but also has significant implications for the league standings. A victory for Antonio Conte's squad over his former club would propel them back to the top of the table.
With their key striker finding form again, Napoli aims to hold onto their advantage and secure a vital three points. The outcome of this match could significantly shape the ongoing Serie A title race.
