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Napoli's Hojlund Nets Double in 2-1 Win over Sporting
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice with assists from Kevin De Bruyne to secure Napoli’s first Champions League win after earlier losses, boosting their campaign confidence.
- Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals for Napoli, one before and one after Luis Suarez converted a penalty, helping the home side come from behind to defeat Sporting 2-1 in Naples on Wednesday.
- Napoli aimed to recover from earlier losses to Manchester City and AC Milan after Hojlund joined on loan and linked well with new teammate Kevin De Bruyne.
- De Bruyne assisted both goals, first with a through ball for a finish through keeper Rui Silva’s legs, then with a cross setting up Hojlund’s glancing header, while Suarez scored from a penalty.
- De Bruyne holds fifth place for midfielders on the all-time Champions League assists list with 27 assists, and Hojlund called him a 'legend of the sport' who always provides quality service.
- The win gave Napoli their first points in the Champions League this season, demonstrating improved character after earlier defeats and highlighting the effective partnership between Hojlund and De Bruyne.
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Rasmus H�jlund took advantage of two assists from Kevin De Bruyne as Napoli beat Sporting 2-1.
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Ramus Hojlund is on loan at Napoli from Manchester United and impressed for Antonio Conte's side as he scored two goals in the Champions League against Sporting CP
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