Nicolas Paz has scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a match against Napoli
Nico Paz's first goal for Real Madrid was the game-winner against Napoli in the Champions League.
Real Madrid and Napoli were tied for fifth place in the Champions League. Giovanni Simeone scored first, but Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham put Madrid up before halftime. Napoli’s equalizer came just two minutes into the second half, thanks to Zambo Anguissa. Real Madrid was looking for their third goal until academy product Nico Paz scored in the 84th minute.
Paz received the ball from Antonio Rudiger and advanced past a player with amazing technique before shooting from outside the box. The Napoli custodian, Alex Meret, got a hand to the thunderous strike, but it wasn’t enough as the ball went into the net.
Joselu put the last nail in the coffin when he scored in the 94th minute to give Real Madrid a 4-2 victory. This victory ensures that Real Madrid will finish first in their Champions League group, with 15 points.
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Real Madrid has had a remarkable performance in the Champions League
The most successful team in Champions League history has maintained their perfect record in the competition this season. With Union Berlin, Napoli, and SC Braga in the mix, many anticipated Madrid to be the table toppers. They began their season with a 1-0 win over Union Berlin, thanks to a last-minute goal by Jude Bellingham.
Their following game against Napoli was another difficult one, as Real needed to score three goals to get three points. Real defeated Braga 2-1 and 3-0 in the next two games. After defeating Napoli 4-2, they were now 15 points ahead with one game remaining. They will now travel to Berlin for their final group-stage match against Union Berlin.
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