Substitute Jordan Larsson’s late equalizer gave 10-man FC Copenhagen a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Napoli in Tuesday’s Champions League match.
Napoli started strongly, dominating possession and creating early chances. Former Copenhagen striker Rasmus Hojlund came closest in the opening minutes, cutting in from the left and unleashing a shot that sailed just over the crossbar.
Despite the fluid play, the Serie A champions struggled to find a clinical finish, but the breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Scott McTominay rose unnoticed in the center of the penalty area to head in a corner.
It was a blow for the hosts, who had just lost a player after Thomas Delaney was sent off four minutes earlier for a reckless foul on Stanislav Lobotka.
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Despite the numerical disadvantage, Copenhagen defended resolutely after the break, with the visitor almost doubling their lead early on when Antonio Vergara’s effort was brilliantly saved by Dominik Kotarski.
The turning point came when Napoli’s Alessandro Buongiorno fouled Mohamed Elyounoussi in the penalty area in the 71st minute.
Midfielder Larsson, who came on for Elias Achouri, saw his penalty saved by keeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, but the Swede was first to get the rebound and equalized a minute later.
Napoli looked for a winner in the closing stages, with Noa Lang curling a cross into the penalty area, but Lorenzo Lucca’s effort went over the crossbar, spoiling their chance to win.
«We had done the most difficult thing, which was to take the lead, but unfortunately after the break we acted as if it was 5-0 and not 1-0,» said Napoli captain Giovanni di Lorenzo. Skysport Italy.
«You can’t afford that in the Champions League because these teams have quality and pounce on the slightest mistake. We had the wrong attitude and we couldn’t do that at this level,» he added.
With only two wins in seven Champions League matches, Antonio Conte’s team is in 23rd place in the standings.
Copenhagen is just behind with the same eight points and clings to the last unseeded play-off spot.
Published on January 21, 2026
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