Barcelona faces Napoli in UEFA Champions League Knockout Stage
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After finishing top of group F in the UEFA Champions League group stage, FC Barcelona got the advantage in the next round of the tournament (knock-out stage). The rule is that the top teams per group will be assured to face the runner-up with every group.
What the teams are facing are drawn via live lottery. Since Barcelona got first in group F, they will be facing any runner-up of all the group which will be drawn. That's why they will be facing Napoli in the knockout stage, being placed second behind Liverpool in group E.
Barcelona is an interesting team this year having faced serious issues both in club, manager, and with their players. They've recruited Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann but is currently struggling to have a solid defense. Barca manager Ernesto Valverde was also in serious trouble during the start of their campaign losing a lot of points both in La Liga and Champions league.
Napoli on the other hand was able to accumulate 12 points in group E, just one point behind group leader and UEFA Champions league defending champions Liverpool. In fact, they were able to defeat Liverpool in group E. We knew that last year it was a miraculous comeback by Liverpool against Barcelona, squandering a 3-0 lead in the first leg.
Just in, Lionel Messi was named as the best football player of year award - commonly known as Ballon d'Or will be another interesting fight for this magical Argentinian star. He will surely be a spotlight which will gather attention to the football community.
I'm still in for Barcelona! No matter if they win or lose, I will always forever a fan.
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@kover though till now napoli has performed very well in group stage, still it will be difficult for them against Barca .
Napoli has no answer against the great forwards, Messi. Again overall in the tournaments Barca has better performance and in last 5 matches they have remained unbeaten with just 1 draw.
So we may say the momentum is with Barca and they will win this match....
Well, I'm feeling like there's something odd in this matchup. I can't see a fully inspired barcelona at this moment. I'm hoping that there will be no disappointments though. Still, Barca.
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The game would be a tricky one for Barca, Napoli just got a new coach in Gattuso. The fighting spirit would be higher and Napoli would defend harder.
The only way I see Barca winning this tie easily is if Messi hits top form, he plays like an alien in that form.