Napoli close out the year with a win as Hojlund shines

Napoli have closed out 2025 with a win. The Neapolitans beat Cremonese 2-0 away on Sunday evening in a match that was part of the 17th round of the Italian league.

Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund shone for Napoli, scoring both goals in the win.

Hojlund, who is on loan at Napoli from Manchester United, scored to make it 1-0 in the 13th minute.

Assisted by Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay, 22-year-old Hojlund scored the second goal in the 45th minute.

It was Napoli’s third consecutive win in all competitions. Napoli, the reigning Italian champions, completed the match with Kosovo captain Amir Rrahmani.

Rrahmani was one of the standout players for his team.

Napoli are in second place with 34 points. AC Milan lead by one point. Cremonese are in 12th place with 21 points.