The logic was respected for these two meetings. Barça has established itself on the Magpies lawn on the score of 2 goals to 1, and the Skyblues tamed the Napoli 2-0. Catalans and Citizens start their C1 league phase perfectly.
A Rashford XXL against Newcastle
For his first in the Champions League in the Catalan jersey, Marcus Rashford sent a strong message to his supporters and his coach. The English striker, tenured on the left side of the attack, guided his partners towards the victory.
Shy in the first period, the former Manchester United player sounded the revolt on the return from the locker room by finding the way these nets twice (58th and 67th). A realization of the head to open the scoring and a second on a clear strike which he housed under the bar of Nick Pope. The number 14 has scored precious points in the mind of Hansi Flick.
Man City spoils the return of de Bruyne to the Etihad
It was one of the most anticipated matches of this first day of C1. Manchester City against Naples, synonymous with the return of Kevin de Bruyne in his lair. But everything is not going to go as planned for the Belgian environment.
The 2023 European champion with the Mancunian club had to leave his partners prematurely following a red card by Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the 21st minute of play. Antonio Conte therefore decided to do without his leader to bring in Mathias Olivera to densify his defense.
In numerical inferiority, the Neapolitans will fall for the return of the locker room on goals from Erling Haaland (1-0, 56th) and Jérémy Doku (2-0, 65th).
