The UEFA Champions League round of 16 has put two teams, on a visible decline this season, against each other as Napoli are set to lock horns with Barcelona. Napoli and Barcelona will face each other in the first leg of the round of 16 in Europe’s premier club competition at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples on Thursday, February 22.
Having won their respective leagues last season (Napoli in Serie A and Barcelona in La Liga), the two sides have failed to put up a challenging title defence in the ongoing campaign. Not only that, but they also just scraped past their opponents in the group stage to make it to the round of 16.
Napoli recently sacked Walter Mazzarri and hired Francesco Calzona in a short-term deal till the end of the current season. The defending Serie A champions are going through a rather tumultuous time as they languish in the 9th position in the league table with Calzona being their third different manager in the 2023-24 season.
On the other hand, Xavi has already announced his decision to step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, having failed to build on the Catalan giants’ successful 2022-23 season, where they won the Spanish Supercup as well as the domestic league. Barcelona have been stale in their play, often being outplayed, outmatched, and outclassed by their opponents this season. They are eight points behind league leaders Real Madrid in the LaLiga.
Ahead of Thursday’s Napoli vs Barcelona, Champions League round of 16, first leg match, here is all you need to know:
What date will Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg be played?
NAP vs BAR will be played on February 22, Thursday.
Where will the Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg be played?
NAP vs BAR will be played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
What time will the Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg begin?
NAP vs BAR will start at 1:30 AM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg match?
NAP vs BAR will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India.
How do I watch Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg match via live streaming?
NAP vs BAR will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India.
What are the Predicted Line-ups for Napoli vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg game?
Napoli Predicted XI: Alex Meret, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui, Frank Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Jens Cajuste, Matteo Politano, Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Barcelona Predicted XI: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gundogan, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Vitor Roque
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