Naples and FC Barcelona you see the faces the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The Barça team wants to continue certifying their pass to the quarterfinals, where they will play in the first tie afterwards. achieve leadership of Group H.
They faced a Partenopean team in crisis and finished second in the group, behind of Real Madridin the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. He Barça already counted with Marc André Ter Stegen on goal, which has been low in recent weeks.
Defensive fragility is the team’s major handicap Xavi Hernandezthat fits 34 goals in 25 games played in LaLiga EA Sports. Occupy third position in the national championship with 54 pointsso it wants to continue growing and now take advantage of it UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.
They died safely Gavi, long-term damage, and bucket, He suffered a hamstring injury at San Mamés, in the Copa del Rey, and was out for the entire season. Joao Felix and Ferran Torres They have also had physical problems in recent games and are out for this game the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. The presence of Vitor Roque in front, which came to the winter market.
There were also important movements for Barça in the summer market, as it had the champion block last year. They have reached the team Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City), Oriol Romeu (Girona FC) and Inigo Martinez (Athletic Bilbao).
Both sets see each other here demanding UEFA Champions League rivalry, in the highest continental competition at club level. Naples, For his part, he comes to a deep crisis, which cost him his position to Walter Mazzarri. The second coach of the season was dismissed, because he had already lost his position before Rudi Garcia.
Barcelona was significantly strengthened this season to pass the group stage of the UEFA Champions League and fight for something big in the top continental competition at club level. He has already qualified for the round of 16 and will want the victory to take a crucial step forward in the competition before playing in the second leg. at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium.
When is Naples – Barcelona played?
The match is played by it Wednesday, February 21, at 9:00 p.m.
Where to watch Naples – FC Barcelona?
The meeting will be visible of the Movistar Champions League (60) and LaLiga TV BAR, Channels of the Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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