Overview
- Napoli beat Sporting 2-1 at the Maradona as Rasmus Hojlund struck twice, finishing a De Bruyne through ball and later a header from his cross after Luis Suárez had equalised from a penalty won off Matteo Politano.
- Kevin De Bruyne said there was no issue with Antonio Conte after the Milan substitution, and the coach praised a collective response despite a rebuilt back line and recent domestic frustrations.
- Juventus drew 2-2 at Villarreal after leading late, with Federico Gatti’s overhead and Francisco Conceição’s impact undone by Renato Veiga’s 90th‑minute header, extending a run of draws and highlighting set‑piece vulnerability.
- Analysts cited Juventus’ 11 goals conceded in five matches and inconsistent game management, questioning late substitutions and the side’s experience in closing out matches.
- Elsewhere, Monaco held Manchester City 2-2 via a VAR‑awarded Eric Dier penalty at 90 minutes during a heated finale where Gianluigi Donnarumma risked a second booking, and PSG overturned Barcelona 2-1 with Gonçalo Ramos scoring at 90.