Issa Doumbia scores first Champions League goal in Sporting CP win at Lens

Doumbia finds the net in Champions League win

Italy international Issa Doumbia scored his first Champions League goal on Tuesday, helping Sporting CP secure a 2-0 away win over Lens. It was the midfielder's first goal for the Portuguese club.

Teammates react

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.

Doumbia wrote on Instagram: "My first goal of the season, and I couldn't have asked for a better place to score it than in the Champions League. 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 the post. Zoma wrote: "First of many," while Kean's message read: "You king."

Background on his move

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 he signed a contract until June 2031.

Doumbia now has one goal and one assist in ten appearances for Sporting CP.