Napoli vs barcelona news
Here are some recent news updates about the upcoming match between Napoli and Barcelona:
Match Details
- Date: August 8, 2022
- Time: 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST)
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Group Stage
Pre-Match News
- Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that Hirving Lozano and Victor Osimhen will start up front for the Italian side. (Source: Football Italia)
- Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that Ansu Fati will start on the left wing, while Ousmane Dembele will play on the right. (Source: Marca)
- Napoli midfielder Fabián Ruiz has been ruled out of the match due to a muscle injury. (Source: AS)
- Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has been cleared to play after recovering from a minor injury. (Source: Sport)
Team News
- Napoli: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Kim, Rrahmani, Rui; Zielinski, Lobotka, Anguissa; Lozano, Osimhen; Insigne
- Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Roberto, Araújo, Koundé, Alonso; Pedri, Busquets, De Jong; Fati, Dembélé; Lewandowski
Predictions
- According to bookmakers, Barcelona are favorites to win the match, with odds of 1.80 to Napoli's 4.50. (Source: Oddschecker)
- Football experts are predicting a tight match, with some expecting Napoli to hold on for a draw. (Source: ESPN)
Quotes
- Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti: "We know that Barcelona are a great team, but we're not going to be intimidated. We'll play with courage and determination." (Source: Football Italia)
- Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez: "We're excited to play against Napoli. They're a tough team, but we're confident in our abilities." (Source: Marca)
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis leading up to the match!