Barcelona and Naples will face each other this Tuesday (9:00 p.m.) at the Lluís Companys stadium for a place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and to become one of the eight best teams in Europe. In the first leg played at the Diego Armando Maradona, the two teams tied 1-1 on a night in which the Blaugrana were superior, but lacked effectiveness to seal the duel.
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For the match against the Neapolitans, Xavi Hernández recovers Ronald Araújo, who missed the match against Mallorca due to suspension. The Uruguayan will be accompanied in the axis by Pau Cubarsí, absent in the first leg because the coach chose to give the title to Iñigo Martínez. The youth player was one of the best against the Balearic Islands and there is little doubt that he is prepared to face Oshimen. On the sides, few doubts. They will be for Koundé and Cancelo.
With the injuries to Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, it is most likely that The other interior will be for Fermín. Sergi Roberto would also have options, but the captain has not played since he returned to a squad just before the first leg against Naples. Against Mallorca Raphinha played inside but the bet didn’t turn out too well.
Up front, all of Barcelona’s hopes are placed on the talent and unbalance ability of Lamine Yamal, who brilliantly resolved the Catalan team’s last league match against Mallorca. In the center, Barça hopes that the lethal Lewandowski of the best nights will appear. The Pole is going through a good moment and is seeing the goal more easily in recent months. The left wing of the Barça attack will be for Joao Félix, who is expected to take a step forward just as he did against Porto in another decisive match for the team in the Champions League.
2024-03-12 17:56:42
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