Overview
- Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku scored after the break to secure Manchester City’s win at the Etihad.
- Di Lorenzo was sent off in the 22nd minute for a foul on Haaland following a VAR review, leaving Napoli a man down.
- Conte reacted by bringing on Mathias Olivera, moving Leonardo Spinazzola across the back line, and substituting De Bruyne around the 25th minute.
- Haaland’s opener marked his 50th Champions League goal, with Pep Guardiola lauding the striker’s prolific pace.
- Milinkovic-Savic started in goal by technical choice and kept the first half level; Napoli open the group on zero points and visit Pisa in Serie A on 22 September.