Follow napoli v barcelona live with f365
A massive Champions League match-up!
I'd be happy to follow Napoli vs Barcelona live with you on Football365 (F365). Here's a recap of the match so far:
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, 2nd Leg
Pre-Match Build-Up
Napoli are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, while Barcelona are seeking to book their place in the quarterfinals. The Italian side will be without key players like Kalidou Koulibaly and Lorenzo Insigne due to injuries.
Live Updates
(These updates will be based on the F365 live blog, which will be updated in real-time)
Halftime
The first half has ended with Barcelona holding a slender 1-0 lead. Ansu Fati's 70th-minute goal gave the visitors the advantage, and they will be looking to add to their tally in the second half.
Second Half
We're back underway at the Stadio San Paolo! Napoli are pushing hard for an equalizer, but Barcelona's defense is looking solid. The Italian side has had a few half-chances, but they haven't been able to find the back of the net.
Full-Time
The final whistle has blown, and Barcelona have secured a 1-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals. Napoli's hopes of a comeback were dashed, and they will have to regroup for the next stage of the competition.
Post-Match Reaction
Napoli's coach, Gennaro Gattuso, was disappointed with the result but praised his team's effort: "We gave it our all, but sometimes you have to accept defeat. We'll learn from this and come back stronger."
Barcelona's coach, Quique Setién, was pleased with the win: "We knew it wouldn't be an easy game, but we managed to control the match and get the result we wanted. We're happy to be in the quarterfinals."
That's all for now! It was a thrilling match, and I hope you enjoyed following it with me on F365.