Napoli keep Italy’s unbeaten run vs Portuguese sides alive | OneFootball

Napoli continues the historic winning streak of Italian teams against Portuguese teams. Last night, the Azzurri defeated Sporting Lisbon 2-0, securing their first three points in this edition of the Champions League. The decisive factor was the duo of Kevin De Bruyne and Højlund: the Belgian midfielder provided two perfect assists, promptly converted into goals by the Danish forward.

Napoli-Sporting, the Azzurri uphold the Italian tradition: Lusitanians defeated

The victory keeps alive a long-standing tradition: last night's match was Sporting's nineteenth away game in Italy, with the record heavily favoring Italian teams, boasting 14 wins and only 5 draws. Napoli thus becomes part of a history that confirms how Italian teams have often imposed their game on Lusitanian opponents, maintaining the high reputation of Italian football in Europe. Beyond the result, Antonio Conte's team showed positive signs in terms of play. De Bruyne once again confirmed his role as a creative leader, while Højlund proved to be a reliable offensive terminal, capable of capitalizing on the opportunities created by his teammate. Yesterday's success not only brings valuable points in the standings but also represents a boost of confidence ahead of the upcoming matches.

Andrea Alati

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