Real Madrid won against Serie A champions Napoli 3-2 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, and the Spanish side now is the favorite to finish in the 1st place in the group.
The home team took the advantage in the 19th minute when Leo Ostigard scored. However, the Royal club made a comeback and had the lead at halftime. Vinicius Junior tied the game with his goal in the 27th minute after Jude Bellingham’s assist, as Bellingham himself netted in the 34th minute to give the Spanish giant the advantage Eduardo Camavinga’s assist.
9 games, 8 goals as Real Madrid player for Jude Bellingham ⚪️✨
This is just insane. What a player. pic.twitter.com/tNZROL3kXZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2023
Napoli tied the match when Piotr Zielinski converted a penalty in the 54th minute. A phenomenal shot from Federico Valverde gave the lead to Real Madrid for a 2nd time in Italy in the 78th minute as that ended up being the winning goal in the clash.
VALVERDE WHAT A HIT TO MAKE IT 3-2 FOR REAL MADRID 😳 pic.twitter.com/rOI0YNlr1X
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 3, 2023
Real Madrid is in 1st place in Group C with 6 points after 2 games, while Napoli is in 2nd place with 3 points after 2 matches.