Italy duo reacts as Doumbia scores first Champions League goal

Italy duo reacts as Doumbia scores first Champions League goal Italy international Issa Doumbia scored his first Champions League goal in a 2-0 away win over Lens, prompting reactions from two of his Azzurri teammates. Italian midfielder Doumbia scored his first goal for Sporting CP on Tuesday, helping his team secure a 2-0 away win over Lens. Reactions to Doumbia’s first Champions League goal BOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Gianluca Scamacca of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Issa Doumbia and Daniel Maldini during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Türkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 05, 2026 in Bologna. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The 22-year-old made his senior Italy debut during the latest international break, featuring in all four of the Azzurri’s games, three times as a substitute and then starting in the final match against Turkiye. “My first goal of the season, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to score it than in the Champions League,” Doumbia wrote on Instagram, sharing photos  of his celebration. “A special night, an indescribable feeling, and so much happiness regarding the whole team’s performance. Proud of how we fought and played together, because the best emotions are the ones we share. Let’s keep it up, Lions.” Two of his Italy teammates, Mohamed Ali Zoma and Moise Kean, were among those commenting on Doumbia’s latest Instagram post: “First of many,” wrote Zoma, while Kean’s message read: “You king.” ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Moise Kean of Italy in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on September 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images) Doumbia joined Sporting CP from Venezia last summer after helping the Lagunari secure promotion to Serie A from Italy’s Serie B. Sporting CP paid €20.5m to secure his services, and Doumbia signed a contract until June 2031. Doumbia now has one goal and one assist in ten appearances with Sporting CP. View this post on Instagram