Hojlund's Double Secures Napoli's Victory Over Sporting

Napoli's Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, leading his team to a 2-1 victory against Sporting in the Champions League. Luis Suarez's penalty temporarily leveled the score, but Hojlund's partnership with Kevin De Bruyne ensured Napoli's triumph.

Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund showcased his exceptional talent by scoring twice in the team's 2-1 home victory over Sporting on Wednesday. This match marked a significant turn in Napoli's Champions League campaign, as it secured the host's first points in the competition.

The game, held at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, saw a slow start until the 36th minute when Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated a swift counter-attack, allowing Hojlund to put Napoli in the lead. However, Sporting's Luis Suarez equalized with a penalty kick in the 62nd minute.

The decisive moment came 11 minutes from full-time when De Bruyne and Hojlund combined forces once more to secure the winning goal for Napoli. A late save by goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic ensured the victory, advancing both teams to three points each in the group stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)