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Teenager Nico Paz Scores First Real Madrid Goal In Champions League Win Over Napoli

Real Madrid won Group C in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night after beating Napoli 4-2 at the Bernabeu.

Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico manager Diego Simeone, bundled Napoli into a ninth-minute lead but a fine strike by Rodrygo drew Madrid level almost immediately.

Jude Bellingham then headed in from a David Alaba cross to put Madrid 2-1 up in the 22nd minute.

Andre Zambo Anguissa made it 2-2 early in the second half and the score remained that way until the 84th minute when Argentine teenager Nico Paz netted his first goal for Madrid.

Nico Paz pictured celebrating after scoring the first goal of his Real Madrid career during a 4-2 win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League in November 2023

Nico Paz pictured celebrating after scoring the first goal of his Real Madrid career during a 4-2 win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League

Nineteen-year-old substitute Paz - who was making only his fourth senior appearance collected a simple pass from Antonio Rudiger 40 yards from Napoli's goal before turning sharply and dribbling around Jens Cajuste.

Paz then hammered in a low shot from long range that burst through the hands of Napoli keeper Alex Meret.

Joselu wrapped up Madrid's victory in added time following a fabulous assist by Bellingham.

Highlights: Real Madrid 4-2 Napoli