Napoli Secure Crucial Champions League Victory Over Sporting Lisbon
Napoli delivered a commanding performance at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night, clinching a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
The Italian side struck first in the 35th minute, when Rasmus Højlund rose highest to head home and give Napoli a deserved 1–0 lead. Despite controlling much of the first half, the hosts were pegged back shortly after the restart. Sporting equalized in the 62nd minute through Luis Javier Suárez, who calmly converted from the penalty spot to make it 1–1.
With the match finely balanced, Napoli showed resilience and determination. Their persistence paid off in the 78th minute, when Højlund struck again, this time with another decisive finish, restoring the lead and ultimately sealing all three points for the home side.
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