RASMUS HOJLUND proved a lot of doubters wrong as he netted a stunning brace in the Champions League.
The Dane’s goals proved to be vital as beat 2-1 at .

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Kevin De Bruyne releases Rasmus Højlund, who gives Napoli the lead over Sporting 🎯
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‘s first of the night came in the 36th minute after he was played through by .
The striker slotted his effort past the on-rushing Rui Silva with a composed finish.
The pair combined for a second time to restore Napoli’s lead as , 22, headed home from the midfielder’s cross.
He celebrated his second goal by pointing to the badge on his shirt’s sleeve.
And many fans reckon it was a dig at his parent club, Manchester United, having been frozen out and replaced by Benjamin Sesko.
One posted: “Hojlund taking a dig at Amorim and after scoring a brace in UCL.”
A second wrote: “Dude is roasting Man United.”
A third commented: “Manchester United was the problem.”
A fourth said: “Bro is making a statement.”
Another added: “Since he left Man United, he’s been great.”
The brace takes Hojlund to three for the season in five appearances.
It is expected that , but can only do so if they qualify for the Champions League next term.
The evening rubbed more salt into the wounds of United fans as also impressed.
The forward, on loan at , assisted against in their late 2-1 defeat.
Rashford has four assists and two goals for the Catalan side in nine appearances across the Champions League and LaLiga.
Meanwhile, United are currently 14th in the Premier League table with manager under mounting pressure.
New signings , and have scored just three goals between them in all competitions.