The enthusiasm for Napoli is reaching fever pitch as the club prepares for two consecutive sold-out matches at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The team, now under the guidance of Antonio Conte, is set to be greeted by a sea of passionate supporters for their upcoming fixtures against Lecce and Atalanta.
Il Corriere dello Sport report how with an expected attendance of around 100,000 fans across the two games, the Maradona Stadium is poised to showcase the unwavering support of the Napoli faithful. This continues a trend of impressive turnouts, following the recent match against Como which saw 52,500 spectators fill the stands.
The current season has already witnessed remarkable attendance figures. The games against Bologna (44,700), Parma (50,200), and Monza (49,800) have contributed to a total of 197,200 spectators over four home matches, averaging an impressive 49,300 fans per game. When considering the 21,000 season ticket holders, the average number of paying spectators per match stands at 28,300.
This surge in attendance reflects the positive atmosphere surrounding the club. Napoli’s perfect home record in the league, with four wins out of four and an impressive goal difference of 10 scored and only 2 conceded, has undoubtedly fueled the fans’ excitement. The team’s success has extended to the Coppa Italia as well, with victories against Modena and Palermo drawing crowds of 49,900 and 50,100 respectively.
The upcoming matches against Lecce on Saturday and Atalanta on November 3rd are both expected to reach capacity, with tickets for the Lecce game already completely sold out. Only a handful of tickets remain for the Atalanta fixture, which is scheduled for a 12:30 PM kickoff.
This overwhelming support from the fans, dubbed the “Maradona effect,” demonstrates the deep connection between the city of Naples and its beloved football club. As Napoli continues its resurgence under Conte’s leadership, the passionate backing of its supporters promises to be a crucial factor in the team’s pursuit of success this season.
