Dutch footballer; winger/striker for Roma, Netherlands
Scotland’s Bowie has not represented his country since last October but is hoping to impress new Belgium coach Pocognoli ahead of an imminent squad announcement. He starred for Sassuolo in a dramatic win over Juventus, scoring late to swing a 2-1 result in a performance that could boost his international chances.
Napoli were pegged back by Roma’s late equaliser as Balerdi completed a stoppage-time brace to secure a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Earlier, McTominay had looked to have won it for Napoli, but Roma’s substitute headed home from a corner to level before the decisive strike. Como also won, while Milan’s woes continued with a 0-0 draw.
Bayer Leverkusen has secured a third consecutive Europa League win, beating OFI Crete 2-0 with a Jonas Hofmann double. Juventus is held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes after a late winner is ruled out by VAR. Sunderland’s draw in Poland accompanies a busy night of European action.
Real Madrid errors late in the match give way to a dramatic comeback at the Stadio Olimpico. Mbappé marks a historic 100th Champions League appearance, while Endrick and Rudiger secure a late win for Real as Roma take an early lead.
Real Madrid have overturned a 3-2 deficit in the final six minutes at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring three goals from corners to beat Roma 4-3 in a dramatic Champions League group stage clash. Mbappe equalises, Malen nets twice, Espi and Endrick scores, Rudiger seals the win as Real move to six points from two games.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay has sparked a comeback with two goals after returning from a benign arrhythmia procedure. Roma fight back to draw 3-3 at Napoli, with Balerdi equalising late for Roma. The result leaves Napoli in ninth, Roma in third, and intensifies the Serie A title race.