Napoli beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 for their first Champions League win of the campaign. Scott McTominay scored twice in a match that the Norwegian visitors twice brought level. A late own goal gave Napoli a two-goal cushion before another reply in added time, while coach Massimiliano Allegri pointed to defensive work still needed.
Italian club Napoli beat Norway’s Bodø/Glimt 4-3 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the Champions League.[1], [2]
Napoli claimed their first victory in their third match of the campaign. The visitors twice recovered from falling behind. Politano scored in the opening minute from Spinazzola’s cross. Hauge equalised in the 27th minute, but Scott McTominay combined with De Bruyne to restore Napoli’s lead before half-time.[1]
McTominay hit the post after the interval. Bodø/Glimt drew level again through Helmersen in the 63rd minute. Napoli went back ahead when McTominay headed in a chance created by Politano in the 75th minute, completing his second goal of the match.[1]
A move by Giovane ended with Bjørtuft scoring an own goal in the 89th minute. Fet’s goal in added time narrowed the difference again, leaving the final score at 4-3.[1]
Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri said the team needed further work on defending opponents’ forward runs. He explained that De Bruyne had played deeper to rest Lobotka. McTominay said he felt good and that his on-field understanding with De Bruyne was developing.[1]
