Champions League: Manchester City earn battling 2-1 win over Napoli
Football | October 18, 2017 14:01 ISTManchester City beat Napoli 2-1 in their Champions League Group F match on Tuesday, maintaining their 100 percent record after three games.
Manchester City beat Napoli 2-1 in their Champions League Group F match on Tuesday, maintaining their 100 percent record after three games.
Tottenham proved tough to crack against the defending champions at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and held on for the draw that kept both clubs at the top of Group H.
Alvaro Morata had added to his impressive start with Chelsea by scoring a second-half equalizer after Atletico had taken the lead before halftime with a penalty converted by Antoine Griezmann.
Mbappe, who was hired alongside Neymar this summer, did not score but tormented the Bayern defence throughout with his dribbling ability and frenetic pace. He was decisive in setting up Neymar's goal.
The ugly slog of a match was interrupted in the 90th minute when a fan invaded the pitch to approach Messi, before being escorted off.
United's second win in two Champions League games leaves it top of Group A.
The ace striker was criticized by many after a poor performance in a 1-0 home loss (Real Madrid) against Real Betis in the Spanish league.
Tottenham, which beat the German side 3-1 in their opener at Wembley Stadium, defeated APOEL with a Harry Kane hat trick, his sixth of the year.
Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling scored as Manchester City beat Shakhtar Donetsk to take the group's lead with six points.
Ronaldo, yet to score in the Spanish league where he sat out a five-game suspension for shoving a referee, took his tally in Europe's premier competition this season to four goals in two games as he sent Dortmund to its second straight defeat.
Liverpool dominated the attack but Firmino and substitute Daniel Sturridge missed good chances, while Mohamed Salah had a header saved deep into injury time.
The Spanish giants don't seem to miss their winger as it has been Lionel Messi who has been netting in goals consistently since the Brazilian's departure.
The Reds' attacking play was thrilling once again, but defensive uncertainty continues to plague the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo made the difference in his return, scoring twice as Real Madrid began its quest for a third straight Champions League title by beating Cypriot club APOEL 3-0 on Wednesday.
Asked later if Chelsea had a new hero called Costa, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte replied in a flash: "Zappacosta."
"If you leave Messi with an open field you know what's going to happen," said an upset Juventus coach.
The Group B match at Celtic Park was one-sided and PSG led 3-0 at halftime with goals from Neymar, France forward Kylian Mbappe and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani.
Marouane Fellaini, on as a substitute for Pogba, opened the scoring with a close-range header in the 35th before Lukaku climbed between two defenders to nod home Daley Blind's left-wing cross in the 53rd.
The return of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo should go a long way in easing those worries for Madrid as he is available for the first time since his sending off in the Spanish Supercup.
Hazard is working his way back to full fitness after sitting out the summer with a broken ankle.
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