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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 63224, member: 636"] Napoli defeated Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring in the 36th minute after receiving a pass from Kevin De Bruyne, but Luis Suarez converted a penalty in the 62nd minute to level the match. Hojlund struck again in the 80th minute to claim the victory for Napoli, securing three points. Napoli moved to three points in 19th place in the standings, while Sporting Lisbon remained at three points in 14th position. The result marked an important step for Napoli in the competition. Hojlund's brace proved decisive in the match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The victory provided momentum for the Italian side's European campaign. [/QUOTE]