Belfast Telegraph

Napoli make the most of Reds’ slip-up to draw level at the top

- BY STEVE SIMPSON

NAPOLI moved level with Group C leaders Liverpool after coming from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Paris St Germain in their Champions League clash at the Stadio San Paolo.

Following the English club’s surprise 2-0 defeat away at Red Star Belgrade earlier on Tuesday, both teams were looking to capitalise and boost hopes of qualificat­ion for the knockout stage.

PSG took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Juan Bernat.

However, Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne eventually levelled things up from the penalty spot.

In Group B, Inter Milan and Barcelona exchanged late goals in a 1-1 draw.

Barca substitute Malcom hit home a low drive in the 83rd minute, but Mauro Icardi equalised soon after.

Thierry Henry remains winless as Monaco boss after they were beaten 4-0 at home by Club Brugge in Group A.

Hans Vanaken scored twice in the space of five first-half minutes, and Wesley made it three with a superb curling shot. Brugge skipper Ruud Vormer capped a fine display with a well-taken fourth late on.

Atletico Madrid got revenge for a 4-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund a fortnight ago with a 2-0 victory at Wanda Metropolit­ano.

Saul’s scuffed shot deflected in off Manuel Akanji, before Antoine Griezmann held off his marker to seal the three points with 10 minutes remaining.

Group D leaders Porto were comfortabl­e 4-1 winners at home to Lokomotiv Moscow, with goals from Hector Herrara, Moussa Marega, Jesus Corona and Monteiro Otavio, with Jefferson Farfan heading Moscow’s only goal.

Schalke pulled clear in second place with a 2-0 win at home to Galatasara­y, with goals from Fernando Muslera and Mark Uth. • EX-NORTHERN Ireland internatio­nal Andrew Little has retired at the age of 29 due to persistent injuries.

Little, who was last with Scottish Championsh­ip side Dumbarton, made nine internatio­nal appearance­s.

 ??  ?? On target: Barcelona’s Malcom
On target: Barcelona’s Malcom

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