Scott McTominay performs Champions League heroics with first Napoli goals since heart operation

Scotland midfielder nets brilliant double in seven-goal thriller…

Scotsman

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:24 PM

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Scott McTominay scored two goals to lead Napoli to a 4-3 Champions League win against Bodo/Glimt.
The goals were McTominay's first since undergoing a heart procedure in September to treat a mild arrhythmia.
The 4-3 victory earned Napoli their first Champions League points following opening losses to Arsenal and Villarreal.

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Scott McTominay scored twice to lead Napoli to a dramatic 4-3 Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night. The match marked the Scotland midfielder's first goals since returning from a September heart procedure to treat a mild arrhythmia, delivering Napoli their first points of the European campaign.

Matteo Politano opened the scoring for Napoli before McTominay struck in the 41st and 75th minutes. An Odin Bjortuft own goal sealed the win despite goals from Jens Petter Hauge, Andreas Helmersen, and Sondre Fet, while McTominay also hinted at impending pregnancy news during his celebration.

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