Two former Manchester United players made decisive impacts as Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over AC Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Rasmus Hojlund found the net, while Scott McTominay was at the centre of a late confrontation that required teammate intervention.
Hojlund's Goal and Cryptic Celebration
The match, played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Thursday, was decided by a second-half strike from Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund. The 22-year-old, currently on loan at Napoli from Manchester United, scored in the 63rd minute to give Antonio Conte's side a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Following the match, Hojlund took to social media with a characteristically enigmatic post. He shared a photo of himself lying on the pitch after celebrating his goal, accompanied by the caption "No context Rasmus." The post was met with widespread praise from supporters, who noted the player's growing confidence since his summer move to Serie A.
McTominay's Fiery Clash with Tomori
The other headline involving a former Red Devil came from midfielder Scott McTominay. With nine minutes remaining and Napoli leading, a tackle from the Scotland international led to a free-kick for Milan. The situation escalated when the ball was played back towards McTominay by ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.
A heated confrontation ensued, with McTominay and Tomori going head-to-head. Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca was forced to physically drag his teammate away from the incident to prevent further escalation. Both players received yellow cards for their roles in the clash.
Path to the Final and Serie A Implications
The victory books Napoli's place in the Supercoppa final on Monday night, where they will face the winner of Friday's semi-final between Bologna and Inter Milan. The four-team tournament features the champions and runners-up from last season's Serie A and Coppa Italia.
This result also means there will be no back-to-back winner, as defending champions AC Milan are now eliminated. Back in domestic league action, the Serie A title race remains incredibly tight heading into 2026. Only three points separate the top four teams, with Napoli currently sitting third, just two points behind leaders Inter Milan.
Transfer speculation continues to swirl around the Italian club, with rumours suggesting Napoli could be joined by a third former United player in January. Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly a target, though his current club, Ruben Amorim's side, are said to be demanding an "exceptional offer" for the academy graduate.
