Napoli vs Barcelona Game Preview
Napoli and Barcelona, two former powerhouses in their domestic competitions, are set to collide in the last 16 of the Champions League at Stadio Maradona on Wednesday. Both sides have gone through mixed results domestically, even after winning the title last season. Currently their efforts are focused on Europe’s toughest competition, and our expert Champions League analysis is more than ready to give you an edge!
Napoli Analysis: All in for the Champions League
Napoli, who reached the quarter finals last year, ended up in second place for Group C. They fell 8 points behind Real Madrid, losing to them in both home and away matches. Despite this, Napoli managed to secure 3 wins out of their remaining 4 games against Braga and Union Berlin, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage. The Serie A team will now face Barcelona, a team they have not defeated in their 3 previous encounters over the past 5 seasons.
The Gli Azzurri are hoping for their front 3 to click once more, something they have sadly not done domestically, ultimately standing at 9th in Italy.
Barcelona Analysis: Back in the elimination stage
Barcelona secured the top spot in Group H of the Champions League after defeating Porto on head to head record, marking their return to the elimination stage after a grueling 3 year absence. Despite a strong start with a 5-0 victory over Antwerp, the team faced several setbacks with losses in 2 of their last 3 matches.
This inconsistency has been a theme throughout 2024, as Barcelona finds themselves trailing in La Liga and already out of the Copa del Rey. Head coach Xavi has revealed his intention to depart at the end of the campaign, which doesn’t give much hope to go through.
It will be a closely contested matchup, however our soccer analysis suggests Napoli have the consistency necessary to triumph against a shaky Barcelona.
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Napoli vs FC Barcelona Game Information
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- Date: 02/21/2024
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli, Italy
- Napoli vs Barcelona Live Stream: fubo.tv
