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Rasmus Hojlund scored both goals assisted by Kevin De Bruyne as Napoli overcame Sporting CP despite Sporting having higher expected goals, marking Napoli's first Champions League win this season.

  • On Wednesday, Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Napoli secured a 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over Sporting CP, with Kevin De Bruyne assisting the opener before half-time.
  • Manchester United sent Rasmus Hojlund on a season-long loan to Napoli shortly after Benjamin Sesko's arrival, receiving a �6.6million loan fee and Napoli holding a �44m buy option for next summer.
  • De Bruyne's help helped Rasmus Hojlund score both goals, including a header into the danger zone, and he now has 27 Champions League assists, De Bruyne said.
  • The victory marks a crucial breakthrough for Napoli in the UEFA Champions League, with Rasmus Hojlund earning the man of the match award after scoring twice.
  • Hojlund's early Champions League form shows Napoli's campaign continues later this month at PSV Eindhoven, despite Sporting creating more xG at 5.2m versus Napoli's 4.4m.
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Edite Fernandes believes that lions had the best show in the second part and deserved to have taken at least one point home. The commenter considers Kevin De Bruyne as the best of the game.

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Count's 11 takes home the first win in the Champions League by beating the Lusitans thanks to Hojlund's double on De Bruyne's assist despite the rigor of the moment 1-1

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