European Wrap: McTominay on Target in Napoli Stroll
The Scotland midfielder scored twice in only his second start since a heart procedure, giving Napoli their first Champions League points this season.
- On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Napoli secured their first Champions League points of the season in a 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
- Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay netted twice in his second start since returning from a heart procedure in September, easing pressure on Napoli head coach Max Allegri.
- After Matteo Politano's first-minute opener, the visitors leveled twice before McTominay's 75th-minute header and an 88th-minute own goal by Bodo defender Odin Bjortuft sealed the result.
- This victory provides Napoli their first points after opening the campaign with defeats against Arsenal and Villarreal while playing without their talismanic midfielder.
- McTominay emphasized the need to improve after the match, stating, "I have to get better," while noting his ongoing fitness program is key to reaching top level.
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The Scotch is decisive to beat the Norwegians. A sign also Politano and Young
Napoli took advantage of his location in front of Bodo Glimt, who fought for his second victory in the Champions League.
Editorial Deportes, 20 Oct (EFE).- The Naples won this Tuesday to the Glimt Wedding by 4-3 in the match corresponding to the third day of the Champions League and achieved its first victory in the European competition thanks to the doublet of McTominay and the goals of Politano and Bjortuft, this one at its own door. [...] La entrada 4-3. The Naples gets its first victory against a competitive Wedding was first published in HolaNews.
Italian Napoli recorded their first Champions League success of the season after winning 4:3 at home to the Norwegian team | Napoli - Bodo/Glimt | Champions League
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