2-1 Naples Upset Handed to Allegri as Fabregas Claims First Victory
Como secured a historic 2-1 away victory against Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2026, claiming a major early-season statement in Serie A. Tactical discipline in the opening half allowed the visiting side to establish a two-goal lead before withstanding sustained pressure in the second half.
Midfield Structure and First-Half Efficiency Neutralize Host Side
First-half conversion proved decisive for Como, who unlocked Napoli’s defensive structure through goals from Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas. Douvikas registered his second goal in as many Serie A fixtures this season, converting under pressure inside the penalty area to double the visitor’s lead prior to the interval.
Cesc Fabregas
coachCentral to Como’s early success was 31-year-old Spanish midfielder Luis Milla, who earned his second consecutive start in the engine room. Milla’s press resistance and quick ball distribution allowed Cesc Fabregas’ side to control second balls and limit Napoli’s central vertical progression during the opening period.
Napoli adjusted after the break, throwing numbers forward and forcing Como into a defensive low block. Despite second-half tactical changes from the home bench that heightened sustained pressure, Fabregas’ unit held firm to seal his first managerial win over Allegri.
Como
clubSpeaking to DAZN after full-time, Fabregas evaluated the tactical growth from previous encounters with Allegri while detailing the physical toll required to maintain the result.
“It has great value. I learned so much from the most recent game against Milan. Today, we were able to read the game well. We did very well in the first half; in the second half, we understood we were playing against some champions, but we held up. The quality of the players they subbed on made me think they had more substitutions available. It’s like being in a sauna now.”
Fabregas also highlighted the operational value of Milla, emphasizing the midfielder’s role in guiding the squad through early-season demands.
“Milla is very underrated in Spain, but it’s normal. There are so many great players that sometimes we tend to forget the others. I’ve been following for a long time. He has had a steadily rising career, and now it’s his time to play in the Champions League.”
With an expanded calendar featuring Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League fixtures, Como are targeting further squad additions before the close of the transfer window, maintaining active discussions with Fiorentina regarding striker Moise Kean.