Napoli host Barcelona for the second leg in the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs on Thursday 24 February.
Where are the games broadcast?
Here is an overview of the worldwide broadcasting partners of the UEFA Europa League
What happened in the first leg?
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Barcelona set the tone in the first half but missed some good chances. This took revenge when Piotr Zieliński gave Napoli the lead. New signing Ferran Torres equalized after an hour with a penalty for the Catalans. In the end, Torres could have scored more goals, but Napoli were lucky enough to have the brave.
Possible lineups
Naples: Ospina – Di Lorenzo, Koulibaly, Rrahmani, Mario Rui – Demme, Fabián Ruiz – Elmas, Zieliński, Insigne – Osimhen
Barcelona: Ter Stegen – De Jong, Piqué, Araújo, Alba – Gavi, Busquets, Pedri – Adama, Aubamayeng, Ferran Torres
What are the knockout stage play-offs?
The UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs were introduced for the season for the first time. 16 teams are taking part: the eight runners-up in the UEFA Europa League and the eight third-placed in the UEFA Champions League.
The duels will be played over two legs and will conclude on Thursday 24th February. The winners of the eight play-offs advance to the UEFA Europa League round of 16 (the eight Europa League group winners are already qualified); The draw will take place on Friday February 25th. The 2021/22 European Cup season is over for the eight losers of the play-offs.
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shape curve
Naples Last six matches (all competitions, latest results first): NEW Current placement: 3rd in Series A
Barcelona Last six games: SUUSSN Current placement: 4. in der La Liga
trainer votes
Luciano Spalletti, Naples: “Those who fight can lose, but those who don’t fight at all have already lost. We have to take risks, take charge and show what we want to do, otherwise they will force us to defend deeply. Barcelona is really strong. They had Lionel Messi but they still have great quality, there are great players all over the pitch. Both teams will try to avoid extra time.”
Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona: “We will approach the game as if we had won 2-1 or 3-1. We have to dominate the game. Napoli will put us under pressure, it will be an intense game. We have to be brave and create chances. It It won’t be easy. It will be a battle for possession. Napoli are at Champions League level but it’s a good test for Barça to show they can compete in Europe.”
No more away goals rule
In the 2021/22 season, if there is a tie after two games, regardless of how many goals a team has scored away from home, there will be extra time and – if the tie is still there – a shoot-out.
