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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.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
