Elmas tries to lift a ball over the top to the Nigerian, but his pass is well cut out. Insigne has the ball in the net, but he's a couple of kilometres offside. Three wins, three defeats for Bara after 1-1 home draw. Lol. It shouldn't matter, though. Barcelona vs Napoli LIVE 2021 - Europa League. He's slipped into space on the right-hand side of the box and tries to beat Ter Stegen at his near post, but the German blocks with his shoulder. Dembele is Barcelona's out ball at the moment, but crosses from both sides just aren't working for the Catalans at the moment. This is the start of our Barcelona vs Napoli live blog, with updates from this Europa League first-leg tie following on from here. We know their qualities. It trundles into Meret's arms. Goals and Highlights: Napoli 2-4 Barcelona in Europa League 2022. Vamos! Adama drives to the byline and fizzes in a low cross that Koulibaly sidefoots clear. Things are starting to look up for the Blaugrana. It's over! At the end of the first half, Barcelona dominates the match. Excellent stuff from the Bara pair. Nice finish, to be fair, but, even without the benefit of a replay, it was pretty clear it was going to be chalked off. It's Europe and it's difficult, but it's a good test to prove that Bara can compete in Europe. Ghoulam whips in a left-wing corner that Ter Stegen just gets his fingertips to. AS journalist Joaqun Maroto reports that Londons Wembley Stadium and Munichs Allianz Arena are the favourites to replace Krestovsky Stadium. It's not Ferran's night in front of goal so far. 2-0 to Barcelona! The Europa League clash between Barcelona and Napoli will take place at the Camp Nou. Meret can only watch it fly in. ", "They are Barcelona without Messi, but they are on the road to be that team again, they have very talented players. Penalty to Napoli! Have fun with the game! #NapoliBara pic.twitter.com/U9zgVgzY4F. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Bara have four! Aubameyang receives the ball inside the box to shoot and increase the visitors' lead.

", "I see it as a very difficult match. Napoli and Barcelona kick off the action.

We are close if we play like we did in Valencia, against Atltico. ", "Barcelona is one of the strongest in the world. Replays confirm De Jong was on. If you're wondering how you can follow it, check out our guide on how and where to watch. Insigne tries to play cute corner low to the near post, and succeeds only in knocking it straight to a yellow Bara shirt. This will be fun, and youre welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. On the right wing, Adama Traor is in for Ousmane Dembl. Finally, be nice to each other. Politano on for Napoli, no half-time changes for Barcelona. Keep up with whats happening in the Premier League, Champions League and other competitions. Ah, but Politano was offside, anyway. Our goal is to resemble their will. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Substitutes: Neto, Puig, Dembele, Braithwaite, Luuk de Jong, Mingueza, Eric, Nico, Gavi, Arnau Tenas. For Napoli, Zielinksi, Fabin and Osimhen are off for Dries Mertens, Adam Ounas and Faouzi Ghoulam. Zielinski's shot, but the ball is deflected. A reminder that the last-16 draw is tomorrow at 12pm CET/6am ET. Osimhen appeared inside the area looking to create danger, but Arajo intervened and prevented him from shooting. Xavi: "Barcelona are in the Europa League but Napoli are a Champions League rival", Getting back to tonight's clash in Naples, Bara boss Xavi said on Wednesday that Napoli will offer a stiff examination of the Blaugrana's progress since he took over, telling reporters: "Tomorrow [Thursday] is a litmus test to know where we are. They're brimming with confidence now. Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARA! Running onto the loose ball, Pedri strikes first-time from just outside the box, but boots it into orbit. A minute or so later, Insigne again brings it forward, but his cross-cum-shot from the right-hand channel drifts harmlessly behind for a goal kick. Well, well, well.

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It's a responsibility, an honor, and an extra motivation to play a great game in Diego Armando Maradona's stadium.". Aubameyang arrived alone, but the ball was too far forward and ended up in Meret's hands. Stadio Diego Armando Maradona / 24.02.2022, Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2022 All rights reserved. For more on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, follow our live coverage. Its just unnecessary. Also, dont discuss illegal streaming links. The second half of the second half gets underway in Italy. Enjoy the best of this seasons top sports competitions. The striker suddenly finds himself in on Meret, but his touch is just too long and the goalkeeper darts off his line to grab hold. Busquets comes on for De Jong while Nico makes way for Gavi. VAVEL is the go-to source to consult for its wide coverage of sport around the world. Tonights Europa League action is somewhat overshadowed by the news coming out of Ukraine today, and youll forgive me if I spend some time talking about that - specifically, the impact Russias invasion of its neighbouring country has had on the football world. As their only realistic chance of silverware this season, Barcelona will be hoping for a long run in Europe's second competition. It's an absolute peach from De Jong. We're back up and running at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The travelling fans enjoy a round of 'ols' as Bara knock it. A poor finish from the Spaniard. Gerard Piqu returns from suspension, replacing Eric Garca at the heart of the backline, while Pedri comes in for Gavi. Barcelona are into Friday's last-16 draw, and deservedly so. Goal, goal, goal for Barcelona! A. Meret; G. Di Lorenzo, K. Koulibaly, A. Rrahmani, M. Rui; F. Ruiz, D. Demme, E. Elmas, P. Zielinski, L. Insigne; V. Osimhen. Napoli are right back in it. He doesn't get a free-kick. Bara had won that corner from another very decent chance, too. We will have to play with a short team because he has conditions that not everyone has". Here's a photo of the Napoli and Barcelona players holding up the 'STOP WAR' banner. We have to go out and make decisions. Ferran Torres' through ball to Frenkie de Jong, who blasts home from outside the box to increase the lead. Europa League Spiele live: https://bit.ly/3eIYZtl Viel Spa mit den Highlights des Spiels SSC Napoli gegen FC Barcelona in den Play-Offs der Europa League 2021/22 auf Sky Sport Austria!Tore: 0:1 Alba (8), 0:2 De Jong (13), 1:2 Insigne (23), 1:3 Piqu (45), 1:4 Aubameyang (59), 2:4 Politano (87) Jetzt Sky sichern und den besten Livesport genieen: https://bit.ly/3eIYZtlAbonniere unseren YouTube Channel, aktiviere die Glocke und verpasse keine neuen Videos: https://www.youtube.com/skysportaustria?sub_confirmation=1 Alle News, Videos, Transfers und Live Ergebnisse der ADMIRAL Bundesliga: https://www.skysportaustria.at/fussball/admiral-bundesliga/ Folge uns auf Social Media und verpasse keine News aus der Sportwelt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkySportAustriaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skysportaustriaTwitter: https://twitter.com/SkySportAustriaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skysportaustria Bara get the winger thundering forward towards the Napoli byline, with Aubameyang and Ferran calling for it in the middle. Osimhen's spherical shot, but Alba ends up interceding and deflecting the ball away. Insigne scuttles over the halfway line and towards the Barcelona box, before playing it to Osimhen and carrying on into the area in search of the return. Napoli's predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Alex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Fabian Ruiz; Elif Elmas, Piotr Zielinski, Lorenzo Insigne; Victor Osimhen. Napoli changes. Jesus is deemed to have handled inside the box after a VAR check. Two goals in the space of five minutes or so, and Bara are in total charge of this tie. His cross is deep to the back post, where Alba heads it out. We will shortly share with you the most relevant information of the match as well as the confirmed line-ups. Barcelona are enjoying themselves here, and are drawing indignant jeers from the home fans. Adama Traor gets his first chance to scamper towards the byline and lift a ball into the box, but Di Lorenzo is there to get it clear. If you want to watch the game Napoli vs Barcelona live on TV, your options is: TUDN. A minute later, and from a similar position, Aubameyang is the next Bara player to try his luck. Goal, goal, goal for Napoli! Stay with us for all the build-up to Barcelona vs Napoli and then updates from the game itself.

"We are taking steps forward, but we have to insist more than ever.

Aubameyang makes a good run, setting up Adama Traor, who crosses for Jordi Alba to score with his right foot and open the scoring. Alba's low delivery drops to Piqu, who tees himself up with his right, before threading it in off the far post with his left! What a chance Aubameyang has just missed. Slip it to the right he does, and Alba finishes low past Meret! Russia are due to face Poland in the semi-finals in Moscow on 24 March, and would also be the home side if they progress to the final, scheduled for 29 March. Osimhen chases down a long ball on the left, Ter Stegen charges out of his box, and brings the Nigerian down. Bara clear the Napoli corner, burst up the pitch on the break, and Alba slides the visitors in front! Catch the latest Napoli and FC Barcelona news and find up to date Europa League standings, results, top scorers and previous winners. Both sides want to win before extra time. Osimhen touches it past Piqu on the right wing and goes flying to the floor in search of a free-kick. Most recently, they were knocked out of the 2013/14 Champions League by fellow LaLiga side Atltico Madrid. AS USA's Kieran Quailes has the lowdown on how you can follow the draw. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes his second start for Bara, fresh from bagging a hat-trick - a retrospective one, at least - against Valencia. One more, and it's even stevens in the tie once again. "At press conferences you have to come with your homework done if you are a journalist and you should know that in European competition Meret is the goalkeeper we use". Peeep peeep peeeep! Napoli line up with their big guns for the trip to Camp Nou, with Lorenzo Insigne in attack alongside Victor Osimhen.

"It's not the Champions League but it is a European competition, with prestigious rivals. We have to trust in the squad". A minute later, Puig lifts the ball over to Luuk de Jong at the far post, where this time he does get a shot in, sending a bouncing effort wide. Mertens is never getting to that one. Great collective play that ends with Piqu receiving the ball, controlling it and with an accurate shot he increases the lead. Prior to the start of the match, both teams took out this banner to give a message in support of stopping the war that is starting between Ukraine and Russia. We dont have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads: Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. Change by Npoli. Aubameyang then offloads to Adama, who puts on the after burners and powers over the halfway line. Substitutes: Ospina, Idasiak, Juan Jesus, Ghoulam, Zanoli, Mertens, Ounas, Petagna, Politano. This Thursday's match between Barcelona and Napoli kicks off at 18:45 CET, which is the local time in Barcelona. Dembl has a pop from 25 yards or so out, but pumps his left-footed shot well over the crossbar. He was a player who marked an era and we still remember him. Should you be wondering how you can watch Napoli vs Barcelona, we've got you covered. As for UK residents, the match will be broadcast on BT Sport ESPN. The last match ended in a 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Napoli at the Nou Camp, so this match will define who will advance to the next round. Lorenzo Insigne scored for the Partenopei. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This is what the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium looks like before the match between Napoli and Barcelona. Osimhen carries the ball over the halfway and down the right flank, but Piqu and Alba marshall him into the corner, before winning a goal kick off him. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL. Piqu gets himself in a tangle as he tries to clear, but the flag was up against the Pole. Beautiful, beautiful goal. Napoli go into the break a goal in front after Zielinski's strike, although Barcelona can feel hard done by as Osimhen was clearly offside in the build-up. Osimhen is a fierce player. Barcelona's starting XI: Ter Stegen, Mingueza, Pique, Eric Garca, Jordi Alba; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Nico; Adama, Ferran Torres and Aubameyang. David Ospina; Juan, K. Koulibaly, A. Rrahmani; M. Rui, P. Zielinski, D. Demme, G. Di Lorenzo; D. Mertens, Elif Elmas; A. Petagna. The referee tonight, by the way, is a Russian: Sergei Karasev.

All rights reserved. Before kickoff, Napoli and Barcelona players kneeled in support of what is happening in Ukraine. Napoli added some measure of respectability to the scoreline at the end, but they've been totally outplayed tonight. Dembele comes on for Traore, and the Camp Nou welcomes the Frenchman with a chorus of boos and whistles following his contract saga. Ter Stegen makes a save but the rebound falls to the Pole who lashes the ball in. First, he heads a cross towards the penalty spot just wide, but was offside anyway. Aubameyang slips the ball into Ferran Torres in shooting space on the left-hand side of the Napoli box, but Ferran doesn't quite get hold of his first-time shot. Bara are cutting Napoli to ribbons at the back. At the other end, Koulibaly can then be heard reacting with some rather colourful language - assume my A-Level French is on point, that is - after he is deemed to have dragged down Dest.

Nico, Demble and Luuk de Jong are replaced by Pedri, Aubameyang and Traor. This is a Barcelona community and we dont need to offend one another. Petagna almost pulls another one back for Napoli. He's unsuccessful, but Napoli are on the ropes right now. Particularly with no away-goals rule. Make Eurosport your go-to source for sports online from football to tennis, cycling, snooker and more. After the handshakes, the players come together to hold up that 'STOP WAR' banner. We will have to take risks and dominate. Wow! Pedri shoots over! Adama cuts inside from the right and plays the ball across the top of the box to De Jong. Barcelona is already in Naples waiting for the match against Napoli to start, looking to qualify for the quarterfinals. Di Lorenzo lifts a long ball over the top for Politano to run onto on the right. After Nico's mistake, Politano steals the ball and ends up shooting into the goal to shorten the lead. David Ospina, Juan Jesus, Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna make way for Alex Meret, Fabin Ruiz, Lorenzo Insigne and Victor Osimhen. It's worth pointing out, though, that this was all with the away-goals rule in force. My name is Lore Solrzano and Ill be your host for this game. Fabin Ruz and Osimhen for Ounas and Ghoulam. The second period is underway with Barcelona in pursuit of at least an equaliser. Single. That said, we have two moments where it looks for a moment like Aubameyang might silence the home crowd once more.