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Napoli 3 Red Star Belgrade 1: Ancelotti's men top as Mertens grabs brace

Napoli's forwards were at their free-flowing best as Dries Mertens scored twice in a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.

Napoli put one foot in the knockout stage of the Champions League by beating Red Star Belgrade 3-1 to go top of a tightly balanced Group C with one game left to play.

Marek Hamsik's first goal of the season put Carlo Ancelotti's free-flowing side on their way after 11 minutes, and Dries Mertens bagged a brace either side of half-time to put the game beyond Red Star.

El Fardou Ben pulled one back but Vladan Milojevic's men can no longer progress in the competition after taking just four points from their five games, while Napoli need just a point in their final game against Liverpool to make certain of their progression.