Rasmus Hojlund gave Napoli their first points in this season's Champions League after combining with Kevin De Bruyne to score twice in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in Naples. Denmark striker Hojlund netted in each half to give Serie A champions Napoli a big win in front of relieved fans at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Both of the 22-year-old's strikes came via De Bruyne whose magic boots conjured up both assists, denying Sporting who levelled in the 62nd minute through a Luis Suarez penalty. 

"It was a tough start to this campaign in the Champions League... we showed our character today and played really well against the Portuguese champions," said Hojlund. "Kevin is a legend of football. He has so much quality that every time he has the ball all I have to do is find space and I know he'll find me." De Bruyne's excellent performance was a good sign for Napoli supporters after the Belgian star showed clear signs of irritation towards coach Antonio Conte when he was substituted in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at AC Milan.