In a Champions League clash at an empty stadium, it was a tale of two halves as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man FC Copenhagen. The Italian side dominated possession with 70% of the ball and outshot their opponents 19-5, but a red card and a late goal from the hosts saw them squander what should have been a straightforward victory.

Napoli took the lead in the 39th minute through a well-taken goal from Scott McTominay, who capped off a fluid team move involving Elmas. However, the turning point came just minutes later when FC Copenhagen's Thomas Delaney was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving the Danish side a man down for over an hour.

Despite their numerical advantage, Napoli struggled to break down the stubborn FC Copenhagen defense, managing just 5 shots on target compared to the hosts' 4. The Italians' profligacy in front of goal was punished in the 72nd minute when Jonas Larsson curled home a superb effort to level the scores. Napoli's attacking approach left them vulnerable to the counter, and Larsson's strike was a just reward for FC Copenhagen's dogged determination.

Ultimately, Napoli's inability to capitalize on their dominance and the tactical discipline of the 10-man FC Copenhagen side denied the Italians all three points. The result leaves Napoli's Champions League qualification hopes hanging in the balance, while the Danish underdogs will be buoyed by this hard-earned point against a formidable opponent.