In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter on October 20, 2026, Napoli edged out Bodø/Glimt with a 4-3 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The match was marked by a standout performance from Scott McTominay, who scored twice in his first goals since returning from heart surgery.
Napoli took an early lead just 53 seconds into the game when Matteo Politano volleyed in a cross from Leonardo Spinazzola. Bodø/Glimt responded in the 27th minute, with Jens Petter Hauge equalizing after a setup by Sondre Brunstad Fet. Shortly before halftime, McTominay restored Napoli's lead, converting a precise pass from Kevin De Bruyne.
The Norwegian side leveled the score again in the 62nd minute through Andreas Helmersen. However, McTominay struck once more in the 75th minute, heading in a cross from Politano to put Napoli ahead 3-2. An own goal by Bodø/Glimt's Odin Luras Bjortuft in the 88th minute extended Napoli's lead. Despite a late goal from Sondre Fet in stoppage time, Napoli secured the win.
This victory was crucial for Napoli, ending a streak of four consecutive European defeats. McTominay's return and impactful performance provided a significant boost to the team. Reflecting on his comeback, McTominay expressed his satisfaction with his progress post-surgery and hinted at a special reason behind his goal celebration.
The match statistics highlighted the competitive nature of the game, with Napoli having 17 shots (8 on target) compared to Bodø/Glimt's 15 shots (6 on target). Possession was slightly in favor of the Norwegian team at 57%.
This win not only revitalizes Napoli's Champions League campaign but also alleviates some pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri, who had been under scrutiny due to the team's recent performances.
Sources: Football Italia, VAVEL USA, Il Napoli Online