"De Bruyne's perfectly placed through ball set up Højlund's opener for Napoli in Wednesday's Champions League clash. After Colombian forward Luis Suárez equalised from the penalty spot, De Bruyne then also provided the cross for Højlund's header that restored Napoli's advantage in the second half. "Kevin is a legend of the sport," Højlund said. "For me, it's just every time he has the ball, go find some space. I'm so grateful to play with a player like this.""
"Napoli's second goal was similar to many goals that De Bruyne set up for Erling Haaland during his trophy-laden years with Man City. "They're quite similar," De Bruyne said of Haaland and Højlund. "Erling is Erling and what he's done in his career is unbelievable. They both like to attack the space. Erling probably a little bit more. Rasmus wants to come [meet the ball] sometimes.""
Kevin De Bruyne created both Napoli goals, assisting Rasmus Højlund's opener with a through ball and later supplying the cross for Højlund's header that secured a 2-1 win over Sporting CP. Luis Suárez had levelled from the penalty spot between the two Napoli goals. Højlund praised De Bruyne, calling him a legend and saying he is grateful to play with him. De Bruyne compared Højlund to Erling Haaland, noting similarities in attacking space. Højlund has three goals in five appearances since joining Napoli on loan and seven goals in eight Champions League appearances. De Bruyne has 27 career Champions League assists, placing fifth among midfielders.
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