1987 Coppa Italia Final vs Juventus

Lore & Background

Napoli's victory in the 1987 Coppa Italia came during the era of Diego Maradona, who had joined the club in 1984. The club also won their first league title that same year, 1987. The team was managed by Ottavio Bianchi.

In Their Own Story

The air at the Stadio San Paolo was thick with anticipation as the final whistle approached. Diego Maradona, eyes fixed on the ball, orchestrated the final moments of chaos that left Juventus defenders bewildered. As the result was confirmed, the roar from the stands wasn't just noise; it was a collective release of decades of longing, finally answered by the sight of silver being lifted high above the Partenopean sky.

Reader's Guide

The 1987 Coppa Italia win is one of six Coppe Italia Napoli have won in their history, alongside victories in 1962, 1976, 2012, 2014, and 2020.

Did You Know?

• Napoli's first major trophy was the 1962 Coppa Italia, not the 1987 Coppa Italia.
• Ottavio Bianchi managed Napoli to the 1987 Coppa Italia title but never managed the Italian national team.
• Diego Maradona played for Napoli during the 1987 Coppa Italia victory.