Naples and FC Barcelona face each other in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, this Wednesday (9 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
Last spring, Napoli and Barça added an important line to their record by being respectively crowned champions of Italy and Spain. But water has flowed under the bridge since then, and these two teams have fallen into line. Far from the flamboyant game offered under Luciano Spalletti, Naples is struggling to assume its status as an Italian leader this season. Despite the presence of the formidable Victor Osimhen in its ranks, the transalpine club will have a lot to do to overcome the obstacle of the round of 16.
But Barça is in hardly better shape. Dropped in the league, outclassed by Real Madrid and its modest neighbor Girona, the Catalan club is going through a very turbulent campaign. Xavi, who has scheduled his departure at the end of the season, therefore perceives the objective of the Champions League as a final crusade in his favorite club. The stage is set.
The expected compositions
Naples : Meret – Østigård, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus – Di Lorenzo, Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka, Mazzocchi – Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia.
Barcelona : Ter Stegen – Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Iñigo Martínez, João Cancelo – De Jong, Christensen, Gündoğan – Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri.
Where to watch the game ?
This round of 16 first leg of the Champions League between Naples and FC Barcelona will be broadcast this Wednesday on Canal + and RMC Sport 1, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the streaming platforms of the two groups, MyCanal and RMC Sport.
