Riyad Mahrez is not shying away from the bright lights of the UEFA Champions League.
The Algerian wizard swept a gorgeous free kick past Club Brugge to give Leicester a 2-0 lead in its UEFA Champions League group stage opener at Jan Breydel Stadion.
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The match, Leicester’s first European outing in 16 years, began with Marc Albrighton passing home a muffled cross, and the Foxes were off and flying.
New signing Islam Slimani is also earning high praise for his performance early in this one, with Leicester out-attempting Brugge 7-3 after an hour.
Riyad Mahrez with the goal of the night in Leicester City's #UCL debut. #UCLonFOX https://t.co/BurroeHOvL
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