Napoli Dismantle Cremonese in Four-Goal Rout to Reclaim Second Place in Serie A Standings

Napoli dominates Cremonese in a 4-0 victory with goals from McTominay, Højlund, De Bruyne, and Santos. The win moves the Partenopei into second place.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 3:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

The Early Breakthrough in Naples

The Partenopei wasted no time in establishing their dominance during the 34th round of Serie A action. Just three minutes into the encounter, Scotland international Scott McTominay silenced any early tactical resistance from the visitors. Following a slick exchange of passes in the final third, McTominay found space at the edge of the area and fired a precise effort beyond the reach of the Cremonese goalkeeper. The goal set the tone for a one-sided affair, as Antonio Conte’s side utilized a high press to suffocate a Cremonese midfield that struggled to maintain possession under the lights of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Højlund and De Bruyne Extend the Advantage

As the first half drew to a close, Napoli's persistent pressure yielded a decisive two-goal cushion. In the 45th minute, Danish forward Rasmus Højlund, currently on loan from Manchester United, doubled the lead with a powerful header after rising highest to meet a localized cross. The visitors’ defensive structure collapsed further in stoppage time when Kevin De Bruyne capitalized on a misplaced clearance. In the 48th minute of the first half, the Belgian playmaker calmly slotted home Napoli’s third, effectively ending the contest before the halftime whistle and leaving the Cremonese bench searching for answers in a desperate bid to avoid a deeper rout.

Santos Completes the Scoring Blitz

The second half began in much the same fashion as the first, with Napoli maintaining relentless offensive momentum. In the 52nd minute, Alisson Santos added his name to the scoresheet with a clinical finish from inside the box, marking the team’s fourth goal of the evening. The strike highlighted the fluid movement of Conte’s attacking unit, which has found a rich vein of form as the season reaches its climax. Cremonese, fighting to escape the relegation zone, offered little in the way of a counter-offensive, as Napoli’s defensive line, led by Alessandro Buongiorno, remained largely untroubled throughout the final forty-five minutes.