The players of SSC Napoli in the lineup with Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka won Tuesday’s Champions League Group C match at Union Berlin 1:0.
TASR 24.10.2023 20:47 , updated: 23:15
Photo: Profimedia
Stanislav Lobotka and his teammates hug Giacomo Raspadori, who scored a goal to win over Union Berlin.
Their triumph over the Italian champion was decided by Giacomo Raspadori in the 65th minute. FC Copenhagen, with defender Denis Vavro, lost 0:1 at the Manchester United stadium, while visiting Jordan Larsson did not convert a penalty kick in the eighth minute of added time.
Although Union delivered the ball into the net in the 24th minute against Napoli, Robin Gosens’ goal was disallowed for offside. In the second half, the visitors increased their activity, and after Kviča Kvaracchelia’s predatory penetration, Raspadori opened the net from close range.
With six points, Napoli is second in the table behind 100% Real Madrid, who succeeded in Braga 2:1 thanks to goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham.
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Thanks to a 1:0 triumph over FC Copenhagen, Manchester United gained the first points in the A-group table. The Danish champions could have opened the scoring at Old Trafford in the 5th minute, but Diogo Goncalves stamped the post in an open chance.
In the second half, the home team pushed the opponent and in the 72nd minute, Harry Maguire headed in Christian Eriksen’s cross. In added time, the visitors had a great chance to equalize, but Jordan Larsson did not convert the penalty awarded for a foul by Scott McTominay.
Bayern Munich’s players won the opening match of Group A at Galatasaray Istanbul 3:1, and with nine points they are at the top of the table. Their triumph was decided by English gunner Harry Kane. The Bavarians extended their record unbeaten streak in the LM group stage to 37 games.
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In Turkey, they took the lead from the 8th minute, when Kingsley Coman, after Leroy Sane’s pass, shot to the far post. Galatasaray were more active in the rest of the first half and equalized after half an hour when Mauro Icardi converted a penalty kick. However, in the 74th minute, Kane gave Bayern a close lead again with a shot from close range, and Jamal Musiala sealed the visitors’ triumph.
Arsenal London won 2:1 in Group B at Sevilla FC thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners have risen to the top of the table with six points. Inter Milan won the D-group over FC Salzburg 2:1.
In the 19th minute, Alexis Sanchez finished off a nice combination action. The guests managed to equalize thanks to Oscar Gloukh, but Inter finally confirmed the role of the favorite. In the 63rd minute, Hakan Calhanoglu scored from the penalty spot. Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the 79th minute was disallowed for offside.
3rd round of the Champions League group stage:
A-Group:
Manchester United – FC Copenhagen 1:0 (0:0)
Goal: 72. Maguire
/D. Vavro (Copenhagen) played the whole match/
Galatasaray Istanbul – Bayern Munich 1:3 (1:1)
Goals: 30. Icardi (from 11 m) – 8. Coman, 74. Kane, 79. Musiala
B-group:
FC Sevilla – Arsenal London 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: 59. Gudelj – 45+4. Martinelli, 53. Gabriel Jesus
Racing Lens – PSV Eindhoven 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: 65. Wahi – 55. Bakayoko
C-group:
SC Braga – Real Madrid 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: 63. Djalo – 17. Rodrygo, 61. Bellingham
Union Berlin – SSC Napoli 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: 65. Raspadori
/WITH. Lobotka (Naples) played the whole match/
D-group:
Benfica Lisabon – Real Sociedad San Sebastian 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: 63. Mendez
Inter Milan – FC Salzburg 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: 19. Alexis Sanchez, 63. Calhanoglu (z 11 m) – 57. Gloukh
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