Real Madrid travel to Naples for the clash of this 2nd day of the Champions League group stage, this Tuesday (9 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this gala match.
Carried by the weight of its history, Real Madrid travels to Naples, donning the costume of favorite in the big shock of this 2nd day of the group stage of the Champions League (kick-off at 9 p.m., this Tuesday) . But the Merengue should not underestimate the Italian champion. Although less dashing than last season under Spalletti, Rudi Garcia’s Napoli should offer tough opposition.
This is the message that Ancelotti gave to his men in front of the press. “We are facing one of the best teams in Italy. It’s going to be a competitive, balanced match. We are playing against a team which has a very good level, which has very good individuals and which will be pushed by a great atmosphere. We must repeat what we did well in Girona (3-0 victory, editor’s note)”explained the Real coach, who worked for Naples between 2018 and 2019. “It’s a return to the past. I experienced positive moments in a wonderful city. Tomorrow’s match will be very difficult for us, the most difficult in this group stage. The Real jersey is heavy, it’s an institution. »
“We have our chances, we are strong in all areas. But to win, we will need humility and to be at 120% of our qualitiesRudi Garcia retorted. Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world with a unique track record. I really like Ancelotti, who I know well. It will be a difficult match, but we have the ambition to go out on the pitch and do everything to win.”. The stage is set.
The expected compositions:
Naples : Meret, Di Lorenzo, Ostigard, Natan, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia.
real Madrid : Kepa, Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy, Kroos, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, Joselu.
Where to watch the game ?
This match between Naples and Real Madrid counting for the 2nd day of the group stage of the Champions League will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1, this Tuesday, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.